Description
Creamy Red Velvet Hot Chocolate is a rich, velvety drink that blends white chocolate, cocoa, vanilla, and a touch of red coloring for a stunning and indulgent treat. With its festive hue and decadent creaminess, it’s perfect for cozy nights, Valentine’s Day, holidays, or anytime you want something extra special. Topped with whipped cream and cake crumbs, it feels like sipping dessert in a mug.
Ingredients
2 cups milk (whole or oat milk for creaminess)
1/4 cup white chocolate chips
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
Pinch of salt
Whipped cream and red velvet cake crumbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat Milk: In a saucepan, warm milk over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
- Melt Chocolate: Add white chocolate chips and whisk until fully melted and smooth.
- Mix in Flavorings: Stir in cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until well combined.
- Serve: Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and cake crumbs if desired.
Notes
- Extra Creamy: Replace half the milk with heavy cream.
- Dairy-Free: Use almond, oat, or coconut milk and dairy-free white chocolate.
- Spiked Version: Add a splash of Baileys, Kahlua, or vanilla vodka.
- Mocha Twist: Stir in a shot of espresso for a red velvet mocha.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
