Description
This delightful Pink Hot Chocolate offers a creamy, comforting twist on the classic hot cocoa. Made with a blend of evaporated milk, whole milk, and rich white chocolate chips, it’s gently colored a soft pink with red food coloring for a festive, fun look. Topped with optional whipped cream and sprinkles, this warm beverage is perfect for cozying up on chilly days or adding a playful touch to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Milk Base
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk
- 2 cups whole milk
Flavoring
- 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. Heat gently, bringing the mixture to a near-boil while carefully watching to prevent it from boiling over.
- Melt the white chocolate: Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately add the white chocolate chips. Stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add color: Gradually add the red food coloring drop by drop, stirring after each addition until you achieve a soft pink hue that pleases you.
- Serve and garnish: Pour the pink hot chocolate into glasses or mugs. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles if desired for an extra festive touch.
Notes
- Use gentle heat to avoid scorching the milk.
- Adjust red food coloring slowly to control the pink shade.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk and use vegan white chocolate chips.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
