Best of the City 2025:
Best Over-the-Top Hot Chocolate
Brewed with Belgian Callebaut chocolate, topped with scratch-made marshmallow fluff and chocolate mousse, then brûléed to perfection, this tasty treat is among the dozens of people, places and things that have added a dollop of delight to this year. Here's one of our picks for Best of the City 2025.
Hot chocolate topped with marshmallow and chocolate mousse (Courtesy of Shorty’s Gelato & Bakery)
You already know the salt-rimmed margarita with a slice of lime. Now say hello to the toasted-marshmallow-rimmed hot chocolate with a dollop of chocolate mousse. Shorty’s Gelato & Bakery—which owner Morgan Hunter opened in Placerville in 2023—boasts an ever-revolving menu of sweet treats, from candied oranges dipped in Belgian Callebaut chocolate to chocolate flights with eight decadent varieties. But the offering that has our taste buds especially aflutter is the rich hot chocolate—house-brewed from that same Belgian Callebaut and topped with scratch-made marshmallow fluff and chocolate mousse, then brûléed to perfection for a velvety taste and texture bomb. While this addictive delight is only available seasonally, the good news is that it’s back on the menu now. We highly recommend making a pilgrimage to Placerville for this haute hot chocolate, no matter how toasty it is outside. shortysgelatoandbakery.com
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