Description
Grinch-inspired hot chocolate delights green beverage enthusiasts seeking festive winter cheer. Whimsical peppermint and white chocolate flavors combine for a magical seasonal treat you can savor with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (85 g) white chocolate chips
- 34 drops green food coloring
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream
- Mini marshmallows or heart-shaped marshmallows
- Red heart sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Milk Preparation: Gently heat milk in a saucepan over medium temperature, stirring attentively to avoid scorching or boiling.
- Chocolate Integration: Whisk white chocolate chips into the warm milk, ensuring complete melting and creating a smooth, velvety liquid.
- Color and Flavor Enhancement: Remove from heat and infuse with vanilla extract, then introduce green food coloring, blending thoroughly to achieve a vibrant emerald tone reminiscent of the Grinch’s iconic appearance.
- Festive Presentation: Pour the verdant hot chocolate into mugs, lavishly topping with billowy whipped cream and sprinkling red heart-shaped decorations to capture the whimsical spirit of the Dr. Seuss character.
Notes
- Prevent Milk Burning: Monitor milk temperature closely and stir frequently to avoid scorching, using low-medium heat for gentle warming.
- Smooth Chocolate Melting: Whisk white chocolate chips slowly and consistently, ensuring complete dissolution for a creamy, lump-free texture.
- Control Color Intensity: Add food coloring gradually, stirring thoroughly to achieve the perfect Grinch-green shade without streaking.
- Dairy-Free Adaptation: Substitute dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for lactose-intolerant or vegan guests, maintaining the recipe’s whimsical character.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 354
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg