Description
Creamy, dreamy Valentine’s Pink Hot Chocolate! Easy to make, perfect for celebrations or chilly days. Made with white chocolate and a touch of pink, it’s a delightful, festive beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups milk (whole milk recommended)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 4 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring (gel recommended)
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
- Pink sprinkles, for topping (optional)
- Mini marshmallows, for topping (optional)
- Chocolate shavings, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Milk and Cream: In a medium saucepan, pour in the milk and heavy cream (if using). Whisk them together gently.
- Heat the Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat. Heat the milk mixture until it’s steaming, but not boiling (around 170-180°F or 77-82°C). Stir frequently.
- Add White Chocolate: Reduce the heat to low. Add the finely chopped white chocolate to the saucepan.
- Whisk Until Smooth: Continuously stir the mixture until the white chocolate is completely melted and the hot chocolate is smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate Cocoa Powder and Salt: Add the unsweetened cocoa powder and salt to the hot chocolate mixture.
- Whisk Again: Continue whisking until the cocoa powder is fully incorporated and there are no lumps.
- Stir in Vanilla Extract: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add Pink Food Coloring: Add a few drops of pink food coloring to the hot chocolate. Stir well until the color is evenly distributed.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste and adjust sweetness or chocolate intensity to your liking. Thin or thicken as needed.
- Pour into Mugs: Carefully pour the hot chocolate into your favorite mugs.
- Top with Whipped Cream: Add a generous dollop of whipped cream on top of each mug.
- Sprinkle with Pink Sprinkles: Sprinkle pink sprinkles over the whipped cream for a festive touch.
- Add Mini Marshmallows: Add a few mini marshmallows on top of the whipped cream.
- Garnish with Chocolate Shavings: For an extra touch of chocolatey goodness, garnish with chocolate shavings.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the hot chocolate immediately while it’s still hot and creamy. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use good quality white chocolate for the best flavor.
- Gel food coloring is recommended for vibrant color.
- Adjust sweetness and chocolate intensity to your preference.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and vegan white chocolate.
- Get creative with toppings!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes