Blushing Valentine White Hot Chocolate 💕
A warm and comforting white hot chocolate, perfect for a romantic Valentine's Day treat. Enjoy this sweet and creamy drink with a hint of pink for that special touch!
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk (or 2% milk for a lighter option)
- 12 ounces good quality white chocolate finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract)
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- a few drops pink gel food coloring (for the drink or a light topping)
- light whipped cream or a simple meringue topping for garnish
Instructions
- Warm the Base: In a medium-sized saucepan, gently combine the milk, finely chopped white chocolate, vanilla bean paste (or extract), and kosher salt.
- Melt and Whisk: Place the saucepan over medium heat. Whisk continuously until the white chocolate completely melts and the mixture becomes hot and wonderfully smooth. This usually takes about 6 to 8 minutes. Make sure the mixture doesn't come to a boil.
- Serve & Garnish: Carefully pour the warm, comforting white hot chocolate into your favorite mugs. For an extra special Valentine's touch, you can add a tiny drop of pink food coloring directly into each mug and gently swirl it, or, if using a light whipped cream/meringue topping, add a few drops of food coloring to it, swirl just once or twice for a marbled effect, and then dollop generously on top of your hot chocolate.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 240
Total Carbs: 25g
Net Carbs: 25g
Fats: 14g
Protein: 5g
Calories: 240
Total Carbs: 25g
Net Carbs: 25g
Fats: 14g
Protein: 5g
