Description
A rich and cozy red velvet hot chocolate made with whole milk, cream, white chocolate, and semi-sweet chocolate, finished with vanilla and a festive red hue for an indulgent, comforting drink.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup white candy melts or white chocolate chips
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Red food dye, to desired color
Whipped cream, for topping
Instructions
- Add the milk, heavy cream, white candy melts or white chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and vanilla extract to a medium saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the milk begins to bubble and all the chocolate has fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Reduce the heat to low and add red food dye gradually, stirring until evenly combined and the desired color is reached.
- Pour the hot chocolate into two mugs.
- Top with whipped cream and any additional toppings as desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Stir constantly while heating to prevent the chocolate from scorching.
Adjust sweetness by reducing the white chocolate or using darker chocolate.
The drink can be made thicker by adding extra cream or chocolate.
Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
