Description
This rich and creamy Grinch Hot Chocolate transforms the classic winter beverage into a festive treat with its vibrant green color. Made with white chocolate, creamy dairy, and a hint of vanilla, this slow-cooked indulgence is perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy night watching your favorite Christmas movies. The playful green hue makes it an instant hit with kids and adults alike, capturing the whimsical spirit of the beloved Dr. Seuss character.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups heavy cream
- 4 cups whole milk
- 16 ounces white chocolate chips
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
- Yellow food coloring
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients – Add the heavy cream, milk, white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract to a slow cooker. Gently stir all the ingredients to ensure they’re evenly distributed throughout the mixture. Make sure the chocolate chips are submerged as much as possible to promote even melting.
- Slow Cook Until Smooth – Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Allow the mixture to cook for 2-3 hours, stirring approximately every 20 minutes. This frequent stirring prevents the chocolate from burning on the sides and ensures everything melts together evenly. Continue cooking until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Create the Grinch Color – Once your hot chocolate base is smooth and thoroughly heated, add green and yellow food coloring incrementally. Start with the green coloring and add small amounts of yellow to achieve the perfect Grinch-green shade. Stir well after each addition until you reach your desired color intensity.
- Serve and Garnish – Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs and garnish as desired. Popular toppings include whipped cream, marshmallows, festive sprinkles, or crushed candy canes for a peppermint twist. For a complete Grinch theme, consider adding a small red heart-shaped candy or garnish to represent the Grinch’s growing heart.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor and smoothest texture. Chips, chopped chocolate bars, or melting discs all work well.
- Gel food coloring produces more vibrant results than liquid food coloring. A combination of Leaf Green and Lemon Yellow (like AmeriColor’s) creates the perfect Grinch shade.
- For a richer flavor, try adding 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract along with the vanilla.
- This hot chocolate can be kept on the warm setting for up to 3 hours for serving at parties.
- If the mixture becomes too thick while sitting, simply stir in additional milk until you reach your desired consistency.
- For adults, consider adding a splash of peppermint schnapps or white chocolate liqueur.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 175g
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
