Description
Pink Hot Chocolate is a cozy and vibrant twist on classic hot chocolate, featuring a rich and creamy texture with a natural pink hue from beetroot powder or freeze-dried strawberries. This indulgent drink is perfectly sweetened, comforting, and visually inviting—ideal for warming up on chilly days or sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1–2 teaspoons beetroot powder or crushed freeze-dried strawberries
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (to taste)
- Heavy cream (optional, for topping or mixing in)
Instructions
- Warm the Milk: Gently warm the whole milk in a saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling, to create a smooth and creamy base for the drink.
- Melt the White Chocolate: Add the white chocolate chips to the warm milk and stir continuously until fully melted, resulting in a silky and smooth mixture.
- Add Color and Flavor: Sprinkle in beetroot powder or crushed freeze-dried strawberries along with vanilla extract. Stir well to evenly infuse the pink color and blend the flavors thoroughly.
- Sweeten to Taste: Drizzle in honey or maple syrup slowly, stirring until the desired sweetness is achieved without overpowering the delicate flavors.
- Serve Warm: Pour the Pink Hot Chocolate into mugs and optionally add a swirl of heavy cream on top for an extra creamy and indulgent finish.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate chips for better melting and richer flavor.
- Avoid boiling the milk to prevent a scorched taste and ensure smooth melting of chocolate.
- Adjust the amount of beetroot or strawberry powder gradually to achieve your preferred pink shade.
- Whisk the mixture vigorously before serving to create a frothy, velvety texture.
- Customize the sweetness slowly to maintain balance and preserve delicate flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pink hot chocolate, beetroot hot chocolate, white chocolate drink, cozy winter drink, creamy hot chocolate, colorful hot chocolate
