Red Velvet Hot Chocolate
Indulge in this rich, creamy, and luxurious drink for Valentine’s Day. Red Velvet Hot Chocolate is super chocolatey and has all the flavors of the classic cake.
‘Tis the season for hot, sweet drinks! Move over hot chocolate, and try this easy and delicious red velvet hot cocoa.
It’s easy to make and ready to enjoy in just 15 minutes. It’s made on the stove top and makes two yummy beverages for you and your sweetheart. You can easily double or triple the recipe if you need to.
Instead of bringing out the hot chocolate mix, try something a little different but still indulgent. Plus, it looks so pretty and is perfect for Valentine’s Day. It may even become your new favorite drink that you’ll make all year round!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready to enjoy in 15 minutes
- Can add your favorite toppings to suit your taste
- Perfect to serve as a Valentine’s Day drink
- Rich, sweet, and creamy
Check out my Red Velvet Cookies.
Ingredients
The full printable recipe card with measurements and instructions is found at the bottom of the post.
- Whole milk: You can use 2% milk, but it won’t be as creamy
- Heavy cream
- White candy melts or white chocolate chips
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Vanilla extract
- Red food dye
- Whipped cream
How to Make Red Velvet Hot Chocolate
- Step One: Add milk, heavy cream, white candy melts, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and vanilla to a medium-sized pot. Cook on medium heat, stirring until the milk bubbles and the chocolate completely melts.
- Step Two: Reduce the heat to low. Add the vanilla and red food dye. Stir until well combined and your desired depth of color has been achieved.
- Step Three: Pour the hot chocolate into two mugs and top with whipped cream and your choice of toppings.
What to Serve with It
Topping Ideas
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate chips
- White chocolate chips
- Red and white sprinkles
- Candies
- Cinnamon hearts
- Chocolate sundae sauce
Storage Instructions
I recommend making and enjoying your Red Velvet Hot Cocoa hot and fresh for best results. If it gets cold, you can heat it in the microwave and give it a good stir.
Hot Chocolate Recipes
Check out these Red Velvet Waffles.
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Red Velvet Hot Chocolate
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup white candy melts or white chocolate chips
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
red food dye
- whipped cream
Instructions
- Add milk, heavy cream, white candy melts, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and vanilla to a medium-sized pot. Cook on medium heat, stirring until the milk starts to bubble and the chocolate is completely melted.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the vanilla and red food dye. Stir until well combined and your desired depth of color has been achieved.
- Pour the hot chocolate into two mugs and top with whipped cream and your choice of toppings.
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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