Description
Rich red velvet hot chocolate swirls with creamy decadence, blending classic cocoa charm and Southern dessert magic. Warm comfort fills your mug, inviting delightful sips of velvety chocolate pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- ½ cup (118 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (85 g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon red food coloring (or natural beet powder)
Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Gently warm the milk and heavy cream in a saucepan, using a whisk to create a smooth, even temperature without allowing the mixture to reach a boiling point.
- Incorporate cocoa powder, red food coloring, and vanilla extract, stirring continuously to ensure a vibrant crimson hue and thorough blending of flavors.
- Sprinkle in granulated sugar and whisk until completely dissolved, creating a silky-smooth base for the decadent hot chocolate.
- Add white chocolate chips, stirring methodically until they melt completely and integrate seamlessly into the creamy liquid.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and pour the luxurious red velvet hot chocolate into serving mugs.
- Garnish with a lavish dollop of whipped cream, creating a cloud-like topping that enhances the rich, velvety texture of the drink.
- For an extra touch of indulgence, dust the whipped cream with a light sprinkle of cocoa powder or crushed red velvet cake crumbs.
- Serve immediately while the hot chocolate is warm and the cream is perfectly pillowy, inviting a delightful sensory experience.
Notes
- Opt for whole milk and heavy cream to create a luxuriously rich and creamy hot chocolate texture that coats your tongue with velvety smoothness.
- Swap traditional food coloring with natural red alternatives like beetroot powder or pomegranate juice for a healthier, vibrant red hue without artificial additives.
- Balance the sweetness by using high-quality cocoa powder and adjusting sugar levels to suit personal taste preferences, ensuring a decadent yet not overpowering flavor profile.
- Consider dairy-free modifications by replacing milk and cream with almond, oat, or coconut milk for a lighter, plant-based version that still maintains the indulgent red velvet essence.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg