Description
This Homemade Red Velvet Hot Chocolate is smooth, silky, and has the perfect balance of cocoa and vanilla flavors, with a gorgeous deep red hue that makes it extra special.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Red Velvet Hot Chocolate:
- 2 cups milk (whole or any preferred type)
- ½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp red food coloring (or natural beet powder for a natural option)
- ¼ tsp salt
For the Toppings (Optional, but Highly Recommended!):
- Whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- Chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips
- Red velvet cake crumbs (for a bakery-style touch)
- Cream cheese drizzle (mix cream cheese with powdered sugar & milk)
Instructions
Heat the Milk & Cream:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk and heavy cream, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
2. Melt the Chocolate:
- Add white chocolate chips and cocoa powder, whisking constantly until smooth and melted.
3. Add the Red Velvet Flavor:
- Stir in sugar, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and salt.
- Whisk until everything is combined and the color is a deep red velvet hue.
4. Serve & Top It Off:
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or a drizzle of cream cheese glaze.
- Serve hot and enjoy the creamy, chocolatey, red velvet goodness!