Red Velvet Hot Chocolate That Tastes Like Love in a Mug
Transform your cozy winter evenings into something magical with this dreamy Red Velvet Hot Chocolate.
A multi-function brew, it’s simple enough for surprise snow day treats but elegant enough for holiday entertaining. The combination of creamy white chocolate and that signature red velvet hue creates a drink that’s both Instagram-worthy and deliciously comforting.
Best part? It takes just minutes to make with ingredients you probably already have.
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Tools/Equipment You Will Need
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Small saucepan

Red Velvet Hot Chocolate
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1
Ingredients
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon white chocolate chips
1 teaspoon sugar
Red food coloring (2-3 drops)
Whipped cream
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it starts to steam. Do not let it boil.
- Add the white chocolate chips to the saucepan and stir until they are completely melted and incorporated into the milk.
- Stir in the sugar until it dissolves completely.
- Add 2-3 drops of red food colouring to the saucepan and stir well to evenly distribute the colour. Add more drops if desired for a deeper red colour.
- Continue heating the mixture for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is hot and well combined.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and pour the red velvet hot chocolate into mugs.
- Top each mug with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Sprinkle red and pink sprinkles over the whipped cream for added decoration.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious and festive Red Velvet Hot Chocolate!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Hot Drinks
Perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations, winter birthday parties, or any time you need to add a touch of whimsy to your hot chocolate game. Download this recipe and explore our collection of party-perfect drinks that’ll make you the host everyone’s talking about.
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