Pink Hot Chocolate
Pink Hot Chocolate is a creamy, sweet, and visually stunning twist on traditional hot chocolate, featuring luscious white chocolate and natural strawberry flavor that creates a beautiful rosy hue. Perfect for cozying up on chilly evenings or treating yourself to a special indulgence, this recipe uses simple pantry staples and offers customizable variations to suit all tastes and dietary needs.
- Author: Lina
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk or Milk Alternative (such as almond, oat, or coconut milk)
- 1/2 cup White Chocolate Chips or chopped White Chocolate Bar
- 1–2 tablespoons Freeze-Dried Strawberry Powder or 2 tablespoons Fresh Strawberry Puree
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1–2 teaspoons Sugar or preferred Sweetener (honey, maple syrup, stevia, etc.)
Optional Toppings
- Whipped Cream
- Marshmallows
- Freeze-Dried Strawberry Bits
- Powdered Sugar
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and measure them out. If using freeze-dried strawberry powder, have it ready to mix; if using fresh strawberries, puree and strain to avoid seeds.
- Heat the Milk: Warm the milk or milk alternative gently in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Heat until hot but not boiling to maintain creaminess.
- Add White Chocolate: Once the milk is warm, add the white chocolate chips or chopped bar. Stir continuously until the chocolate has fully melted and blended smoothly with the milk.
- Mix in Strawberry Powder and Sweetener: Add freeze-dried strawberry powder or fresh puree, stirring to incorporate the pink color and fruity flavor thoroughly. Gradually add sugar or your preferred sweetener to taste, stirring well.
- Finish with Vanilla: Add vanilla extract and give the drink a final stir to combine all ingredients evenly. Pour your Pink Hot Chocolate into a mug.
- Serve and Garnish: Top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or sprinkle with strawberry bits or powdered sugar as desired. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate for the best smoothness and richness.
- Do not boil the milk to prevent scorching and bitterness.
- Adjust strawberry powder quantity based on desired fruitiness and color intensity.
- Whisk before serving for extra creaminess and frothy texture.
- When using fresh strawberries, blend and strain to eliminate seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240ml)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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