Description
Creamy pink hot chocolate delivers a whimsical winter treat straight from sweet dreams. Marshmallow-topped and blush-hued, this dreamy beverage invites you to savor pure comfort in every delightful sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (85 g) white chocolate chips
Flavoring Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 drops pink food coloring
Optional Garnishes:
- Whipped cream
- Pink sprinkles
- Marshmallows
- Edible glitter
Instructions
- Prepare a medium saucepan and set it over medium-low heat, gently combining milk and heavy cream. Warm the liquid, occasionally stirring to prevent scorching, until it reaches a steamy consistency without reaching a boiling point.
- Lower the heat and introduce white chocolate to the warm liquid. Continuously stir the mixture, ensuring the chocolate melts completely and creates a silky, uniform texture.
- Enhance the beverage by incorporating vanilla extract and a few drops of pink food coloring. Carefully blend the ingredients, adjusting the shade until the color appears evenly distributed throughout the liquid.
- Transfer the vibrant pink concoction into decorative mugs, creating an inviting presentation that promises indulgence.
- Elevate the drink’s visual appeal and flavor profile by crowning it with a luxurious layer of whipped cream. Sprinkle pink-tinted confetti, mini marshmallows, or edible glitter across the creamy surface for a whimsical finishing touch.
- Serve the hot chocolate immediately while it maintains its optimal temperature and creamy consistency, inviting those around you to savor this delightful, pastel-hued treat.
Notes
- Customize the color intensity by gradually adding pink food coloring, ensuring a soft pastel or vibrant pink shade depending on your preference.
- Replace heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free alternative that maintains a rich, creamy texture while adding subtle tropical notes.
- Select high-quality white chocolate with at least 30% cocoa butter for a smoother, more luxurious hot chocolate experience that melts effortlessly.
- Elevate the drink’s flavor profile by experimenting with complementary extracts like rose water or almond extract, which beautifully enhance the white chocolate’s sweetness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg