Description
Indulgent Strawberry Hot Chocolate brings silky sweetness to winter comfort drinks, blending rich cocoa with fresh berry notes. Cold nights become delightful when creamy warmth meets luscious strawberry magic, tempting you to savor each delectable sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries:
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries
Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) granulated sugar
Dairy and Chocolate:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) milk (dairy or non-dairy, such as almond or oat milk)
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
- ½ cup (85 grams) white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Fresh strawberry slices
- White chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Transform ripe strawberries into a velvety puree by blending them with sugar until completely smooth, then carefully strain through a fine mesh sieve to eliminate any seeds, creating a pure, vibrant liquid.
- Gently warm milk in a medium saucepan, introducing heavy cream for extra richness, ensuring the mixture reaches a comfortable temperature without approaching a boil, stirring periodically to prevent scorching.
- Gradually incorporate white chocolate into the warm milk, whisking continuously until the chocolate dissolves completely, creating a silky, luxurious base with a creamy texture.
- Pour the prepared strawberry puree into the milk mixture, blending thoroughly to distribute the fruity essence evenly. Continue heating for a few moments, stirring consistently to meld the flavors without allowing the liquid to boil.
- Enhance the hot chocolate with a splash of vanilla extract, stirring to integrate the aromatic essence throughout the drink.
- Transfer the vibrant pink beverage into elegant mugs, crowning each serving with a generous dollop of whipped cream, delicate fresh strawberry slices, or delicate white chocolate shavings for a visually stunning and delectable presentation.
Notes
- Strain the puree thoroughly to ensure a silky smooth texture without any strawberry seeds disrupting the creamy consistency.
- Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the most vibrant natural flavor and beautiful pink color in your hot chocolate.
- Consider using white chocolate with a high cocoa butter content for a richer, more luxurious mouthfeel and smoother melting.
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting sugar levels or using alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg