Pink Hot Chocolate Recipe
Indulge in a cozy and visually delightful treat with this Pink Hot Chocolate recipe. Combining creamy evaporated and whole milk with sweet white chocolate and a touch of red food coloring, this beverage offers a beautifully soft pink hue and a rich, comforting flavor. Perfect for chilly evenings or special occasions, top it off with whipped cream and sprinkles for an extra festive touch.
- Author: Elias
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop Heating and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Milk Mixture
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk
- 2 cups whole milk
Chocolate
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Coloring and Garnish
- 2 drops red food coloring
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
- Heat the Milks: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the evaporated milk and whole milk. Heat the mixture until it just begins to boil, stirring occasionally and carefully watching to prevent it from boiling over.
- Melt the White Chocolate: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the white chocolate chips to the hot milk mixture, stirring continuously until the chocolate melts completely and the mixture is smooth.
- Add Color: Gradually add red food coloring a drop at a time, stirring well after each addition, until the mixture achieves a soft pink color that you desire.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the pink hot chocolate into a serving glass or mug. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles if desired for an extra festive and creamy finish.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate chips for a richer flavor and smoother texture.
- Adjust the red food coloring carefully to avoid an overly bright or artificial look; a soft pink is ideal.
- For a vegan version, substitute evaporated milk and whole milk with plant-based evaporated milk alternatives and vegan white chocolate.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and warmth.
- Whipped cream and sprinkles add extra sweetness and decoration but can be omitted for a simpler drink.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pink hot chocolate, white chocolate hot cocoa, festive drink, cozy beverage, winter drink, flavored hot chocolate