Creamy Red Velvet White Hot Chocolate
A luscious, creamy hot chocolate with a red velvet twist, combining melted white chocolate, cocoa powder, and a hint of vanilla for a cozy indulgence perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz (115 g) white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk (can substitute almond or oat milk for dairy-free)
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1–2 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A few drops red food coloring (gel recommended)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: whipped cream or marshmallows for topping
Instructions
- Heat the milk: Pour 2 cups (480 ml) of whole milk into a saucepan and warm over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until hot but not boiling.
- Add cocoa powder and sugar: Whisk in 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder and 1-2 tablespoons of granulated sugar until completely dissolved and smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Melt the white chocolate: Lower heat to medium-low. Add 4 oz (115 g) white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate to the saucepan. Stir continuously until fully melted and blended, about 3-4 minutes. Alternatively, melt chocolate separately over simmering water and stir into milk.
- Flavor and color: Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Then add a few drops of red food coloring and stir gently until color is smooth and even. Adjust color as needed without adding too much liquid.
- Final taste check: Taste and add more sugar or cocoa powder if desired, whisking well.
- Serve immediately: Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired. Optionally sprinkle cocoa powder or crushed red velvet cake crumbs on top.
Notes
Use gel food coloring to avoid thinning the drink. Whisk cocoa powder into warm milk before adding chocolate to prevent clumps. Keep heat low when melting white chocolate to avoid burning. For dairy-free, substitute milk and white chocolate accordingly. For frothy top, use a handheld milk frother before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 34
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
Keywords: red velvet, white hot chocolate, creamy hot chocolate, cozy drink, winter beverage, easy hot chocolate, holiday drink