Description
This creamy, decadent Red Velvet Hot Chocolate is a festive twist on your classic hot cocoa! With rich chocolate flavor and a touch of red velvet cake essence, this cozy drink is perfect for the holidays or any special occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk (or dairy-free milk of choice)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red velvet cake mix (or 1 tsp red food coloring and 1 tsp cake batter extract)
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Red velvet cake crumbs (optional, for garnish)
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Heat the Milk: In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it’s warm, but not boiling.
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Add the Cocoa and Sugar: Stir in the cocoa powder and sugar, whisking until dissolved and smooth.
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Add the Red Velvet Flavor: Stir in the red velvet cake mix (or red food coloring and cake batter extract) and mix until the color is well distributed.
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Melt the White Chocolate: Add the white chocolate chips and stir until completely melted and smooth, creating a rich, creamy texture.
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Add Vanilla Extract: Stir in the vanilla extract and adjust the sweetness, if needed.
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Serve: Pour the red velvet hot chocolate into a mug and top with whipped cream.
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Garnish (Optional): Sprinkle with red velvet cake crumbs, chocolate shavings, or festive sprinkles for a decorative touch.
Notes
- If you don’t have red velvet cake mix, you can use red food coloring and cake batter extract to replicate the flavor.
- You can substitute milk with a non-dairy option like almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg