Creamy Pink Velvet Hot Chocolate
A cozy and festive hot chocolate infused with beetroot powder for a natural pink color, topped with whipped cream hearts. Perfect for Valentine treats or chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk or any plant-based milk like oat or almond
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed
- 1 teaspoon beetroot powder (organic recommended)
- 2–3 tablespoons granulated or brown sugar, adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy cream for whipping
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for whipped cream
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Pour 2 cups (480 ml) of milk into a medium saucepan and heat over medium-low heat for about 3-4 minutes, until warm but not boiling.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon beetroot powder, and 2-3 tablespoons sugar until evenly combined.
- Gradually whisk the dry mix into the warm milk until fully dissolved and smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Pour cold heavy cream (1 cup) into a chilled bowl, add 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, and whip with an electric mixer or whisk until soft peaks form (2-3 minutes).
- Transfer whipped cream to a piping bag or zip-top bag with a corner snipped off and pipe small heart shapes onto parchment paper or directly onto the hot chocolate. Alternatively, dollop spoonfuls and shape hearts gently with a spoon.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream hearts. Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not boil the milk to avoid grainy texture. Whisk dry ingredients thoroughly before adding to milk to prevent clumps. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Adjust sugar to taste. For dairy-free, use plant milk and coconut cream. Add a splash of milk if hot chocolate is too thick. Add beetroot powder slowly to avoid overpowering flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
Keywords: pink hot chocolate, beetroot hot chocolate, creamy hot chocolate, Valentine treat, cozy drink, whipped cream hearts