Description
This Red Velvet Hot Chocolate is a rich, creamy twist on classic cocoa made with melted white and semi-sweet chocolate, milk, and a vibrant red hue. Perfect for cozy winter nights, holidays, or romantic Valentine’s Day drinks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup white candy melts or white chocolate chips
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Red food dye (to desired color)
- Whipped cream
- Optional toppings: crushed peppermint, red sprinkles, mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Add milk, heavy cream, white chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, and vanilla extract to a medium saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat, whisking continuously until chocolate is fully melted and mixture is smooth.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in red food dye until desired color is achieved.
- Pour into warm mugs.
- Top with whipped cream and desired toppings before serving.
Notes
Use gel food coloring for vibrant color without thinning the drink. Heat gently to avoid scorching or separating the milk.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: red velvet hot chocolate, valentine hot cocoa, festive hot chocolate, winter drinks