Bello Dolce Marshmallow Flowers (Aldi) By @Cinabar

We did our weekly shop at Aldi and, as usual, I found myself wandering down the aisle looking for marshmallows to top my hot chocolate. The plan was simple. Grab the standard pink and white mini cubes and move on. But then my eyes drifted. Sitting there quietly were the Bello Dolce Marshmallow Flowers, and immediately I knew I was due a marshmallow upgrade.

These are not your average marshmallows. They come in white, lilac and pink, each one with a little yellow centre, shaped like proper flowers. They are much larger than the usual cubes and, frankly, very pretty. Almost too pretty to eat. Almost.

Texture-wise, they are spot on. Lovely and soft with a slight chew, and there is a gentle sugary crispness around the edge that adds a bit of contrast. They are sweet without being sickly, which is exactly what you want from a marshmallow. I’ll admit it. I had a couple straight from the bag, purely for research purposes. Later, they will be added to a hot chocolate where they are going to look absolutely divine floating on top.

If you are in Aldi and you spot them, you might as well throw a bag in the trolley. Your hot chocolate deserves it, they look absolutely adorable.