Description
Warm winter nights find comfort in this luxurious red velvet hot chocolate, blending rich cocoa with subtle cream cheese hints. Velvety smooth and deeply satisfying, this indulgent drink brings pure seasonal happiness to your mug.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- ½ cup heavy cream (or coconut cream)
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Decorative Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon red food coloring (or beet powder for a natural option)
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles
- Mini marshmallows
- A drizzle of melted white chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare a medium saucepan and gently warm the milk and cream over moderate heat, stirring periodically to prevent scorching and ensure even temperature distribution.
- Incorporate white and semi-sweet chocolate chips alongside cocoa powder into the warming liquid, whisking continuously until the mixture transforms into a silky, homogeneous blend with no visible chocolate fragments.
- Elevate the hot chocolate’s flavor profile by introducing sugar, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and a delicate pinch of salt, carefully adjusting the sweetness to match personal preference.
- Artfully transfer the vibrant crimson beverage into elegant serving mugs, creating a visually appealing presentation.
- Embellish the hot chocolate with a generous dollop of whipped cream, delicate chocolate shavings, or fluffy marshmallows to enhance both visual appeal and textural complexity.
- Serve immediately while the beverage maintains its optimal temperature, inviting immediate indulgence in this luxurious winter treat.
Notes
- Maintain a gentle heat to prevent milk from scorching, which can ruin the delicate chocolate flavor.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for a richer, more luxurious hot chocolate experience.
- Experiment with dairy-free alternatives like almond or oat milk for a plant-based version that’s equally creamy and indulgent.
- Reduce food coloring for a more natural look, or skip it entirely if you prefer a traditional chocolate appearance without the vibrant red hue.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg