Description
Indulgent red velvet hot chocolate delivers a luxurious twist on classic winter comfort. Chocolate lovers will savor this creamy, rich beverage that warms hearts and satisfies sweet cravings with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml) whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- ½ cup (118 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (85 g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 2 tbsps (30 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsps (25 g) granulated sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp red food coloring (or natural beet powder)
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Heat Preparation: Gently warm milk and heavy cream in a saucepan, whisking to achieve a uniform temperature without boiling, creating a smooth liquid foundation.
- Color and Flavor Infusion: Whisk cocoa powder, red food coloring, and vanilla extract into the warm milk mixture, developing a vibrant crimson color and rich flavor profile.
- Sweetening and Melting Process: Gradually sprinkle granulated sugar and white chocolate chips into the liquid, stirring continuously until completely dissolved and integrated, transforming the mixture into a silky, decadent beverage.
- Finishing and Presentation: Remove from heat and pour the luxurious hot chocolate into serving mugs, crowning each with a generous swirl of whipped cream and an elegant dusting of cocoa powder or delicate red velvet cake crumbs.
- Serving Recommendation: Present immediately while the drink remains steaming and the cream maintains its ethereal, cloud-like texture, promising an indulgent sensory experience.
Notes
- Control Milk Temperature: Heat milk and cream gently to prevent scorching, maintaining a smooth texture without boiling for the perfect hot chocolate consistency.
- Blend Colors Evenly: Whisk food coloring and cocoa powder thoroughly to achieve a consistent, vibrant red color that represents the classic red velvet aesthetic.
- Melt Chocolate Carefully: Stir white chocolate chips slowly and consistently to ensure complete melting without burning or creating lumpy texture.
- Customize Toppings Creatively: Experiment with garnishes like crushed red velvet cake, cream cheese frosting crumbles, or chocolate shavings to elevate the drink’s presentation and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg