Description
A rich and creamy red velvet hot chocolate perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream for topping
- Chocolate shavings for topping
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, and cocoa powder.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- Remove from heat. Stir in red food coloring, vanilla extract, white vinegar, and salt.
- Pour into mugs.
- Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Notes
- For a thicker hot chocolate, use whole milk.
- Adjust red food coloring to achieve your desired color.
- Add a splash of peppermint extract for a minty twist.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: red velvet hot chocolate, Valentine's Day, hot chocolate recipe, chocolate drink, festive drink