Description
This Pink Hot Chocolate recipe is a delightful twist on traditional hot chocolate, featuring creamy white chocolate melted into a blend of evaporated and whole milk, gently tinted with red food coloring for a soft pink hue. Topped with optional whipped cream and sprinkles, it’s a cozy and visually appealing treat perfect for chilly days or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Milk Mixture
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk
- 2 cups whole milk
Chocolate and Coloring
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 drops red food coloring
Toppings (Optional)
- 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 while 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 has completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add Food Coloring: Gradually add red food coloring one drop at a time, stirring after each addition until you achieve a pleasant, soft pink color.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the pink hot chocolate into glasses. Top each serving with whipped cream and sprinkles if desired for an extra festive touch.
Notes
- Monitor the milk closely while heating to avoid boiling over and burning.
- Adjust the amount of red food coloring according to your preferred shade of pink.
- White chocolate chips melt best when removed from direct heat to prevent scorching.
- Optional toppings like whipped cream and sprinkles add extra flavor and visual appeal, but can be omitted for a simpler version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
