Description
Pink hot chocolate blends creamy milk with strawberry essence for a delightful winter treat. Sweet marshmallows and white chocolate create a luxurious finish for anyone craving comfort in a mug.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups/ 480 ml whole milk
- ½ cup/ 120 ml heavy cream
- ½ cup/ 85 g white chocolate chips
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 drops pink food coloring
- whipped cream (optional)
- pink sprinkles (optional)
- marshmallows (optional)
- edible glitter (optional)
Instructions
- Heat Preparation: In a medium saucepan over medium-low temperature, gently combine milk and heavy cream, stirring periodically to prevent burning and create a warm, steamy liquid without boiling.
- Chocolate Integration: Reduce heat and introduce white chocolate, stirring continuously until fully melted, creating a smooth, silky texture throughout the liquid base.
- Flavor and Color Enhancement: Infuse the mixture with vanilla extract and pink food coloring, blending meticulously to achieve an even, vibrant pastel hue that permeates the entire beverage.
- Presentation and Garnishing: Pour the pink hot chocolate into decorative mugs, then crown with a lavish layer of whipped cream. Artfully scatter pink confetti, miniature marshmallows, or edible glitter across the creamy surface for a playful, eye-catching finish.
- Serving Recommendation: Offer the hot chocolate immediately while maintaining its peak temperature and luxurious consistency, ensuring a delectable sensory experience for those indulging in this charming, rosy-tinted libation.
Notes
- Prevent Milk Scorching: Stir consistently and maintain low heat to avoid burning milk, which can create an unpleasant bitter taste and ruin the smooth texture of the hot chocolate.
- Color Perfection: Add food coloring gradually, mixing thoroughly to achieve an even, soft pink tone without creating streaks or uneven coloration.
- Chocolate Melting Technique: Ensure white chocolate melts completely by stirring continuously and keeping heat low, preventing chocolate from seizing or becoming grainy.
- Dairy-Free Adaptation: Substitute dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for a plant-based version, adjusting liquid proportions to maintain the desired creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 533
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg