Description
This Pink Hot Chocolate is a delightful twist on the classic white hot chocolate, featuring creamy milk and melted white chocolate chips tinted with pink food coloring. It’s a luscious and visually charming drink perfect for Valentine’s Day or any cozy occasion, topped with whipped cream and festive sprinkles for an extra touch of sweetness and celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Drink Base
- 5 cups whole milk
- 2 cups white chocolate chips (high quality)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring, to desired shade
Toppings
- Whipped topping
- Valentine’s sprinkles
Instructions
- Heat the Milk: In a small saucepan over low-medium heat, warm the whole milk until it is just about to steam, being careful not to boil to preserve a smooth texture.
- Melt the White Chocolate: Add the white chocolate chips to the warmed milk and stir constantly until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Flavor and Color: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and pink food coloring until the color is evenly distributed, creating a beautiful rosy pink hue.
- Serve: Pour the pink hot chocolate into mugs and top each with whipped topping and a sprinkle of Valentine’s sprinkles for a festive finish. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- This recipe is simple and uses only five main ingredients to create a creamy white hot chocolate with a charming pink color, perfect for special occasions or cozy nights.
- Adjust the amount of pink food coloring to achieve your preferred shade of pink.
- High quality white chocolate chips ensure a rich, smooth flavor and texture.
- Serve immediately after preparation for the best taste and warmth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 449 kcal
- Sugar: 46 g
- Sodium: 141 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg
