Description
A rich and creamy Red Velvet Hot Chocolate made with melted chocolates, milk, and a signature red hue, perfect for cozy winter nights and festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or white candy melts
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red food coloring, a few drops
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Add the milk, heavy cream, white chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and vanilla extract to a saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the chocolates are fully melted and smooth.
- Reduce heat to low and add red food coloring, stirring until the desired color is achieved.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs.
- Top with whipped cream and optional garnishes.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Stir continuously to prevent scorching and adjust sweetness or color to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: red velvet hot chocolate, red velvet drink, festive hot chocolate, holiday chocolate drink