Description
This Pink Hot Chocolate is a delightful twist on classic hot chocolate, featuring creamy evaporated and whole milk blended with melted white chocolate and a hint of red food coloring to create a beautiful pink hue. Perfect for cozying up on a chilly day or adding a festive touch to your beverage rotation, this drink is topped with optional whipped cream and sprinkles for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Milk Base
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk
- 2 cups whole milk
Flavoring and Color
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 drops red food coloring
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Heat the Milk: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the evaporated milk and whole milk. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, carefully watching to prevent it from boiling over.
- Melt the White Chocolate: Remove the saucepan from heat and add the white chocolate chips. Stir continuously until the white chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add Color: Slowly incorporate the red food coloring, adding one drop at a time and stirring between each addition until the liquid reaches a soft pink color to your liking.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the pink hot chocolate into glasses and top with whipped cream and sprinkles if desired for a festive touch and extra creaminess.
Notes
- Use white chocolate chips specifically for a smooth and creamy texture that melts evenly.
- Adjust the amount of red food coloring to control the intensity of the pink color; start with fewer drops to avoid overpowering the flavor.
- Whipped cream and sprinkles are optional but add a fun and indulgent element to the drink.
- Keep stirring once the chocolate is added to avoid burning or clumping.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute evaporated and whole milk with coconut or almond milk and use vegan white chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
