Description
Indulge in the rich and luxurious taste of Red Velvet Hot Chocolate, a delightful twist on a classic hot cocoa. This festive drink combines the flavors of white chocolate and red velvet, creating a decadent beverage perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 teaspoons red food coloring (gel or liquid)
- pinch of salt
Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Mini marshmallows
- White chocolate shavings
- Red velvet cake crumbs
Instructions
- Heat the Milk Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk and heavy cream. Heat until warm but not boiling. Add white chocolate chips, cocoa powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Add Flavor and Color: Stir in vanilla extract and red food coloring. Adjust color to preference. Heat for another minute or two.
- Serve: Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or desired toppings. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer drink, use all heavy cream or substitute part of the milk with half-and-half.
- Adjust sweetness to taste, especially with sweetened white chocolate chips.
- Recipe can be made dairy-free with plant-based milk and dairy-free white chocolate.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
