Nothing says Valentine’s Day magic like a warm, creamy mug of Red Velvet Hot Chocolate! ❤️☕ This rich, ruby-red treat is like a cozy hug in a cup—sweet, chocolatey, and topped with a swirl of whipped cream (and maybe some sprinkles for extra fun!). It’s the perfect way to make the kids feel extra loved on this special day. So grab your mugs, stir up some sweetness, and let’s make Valentine’s Day delicious!
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Ingredients to make Red Velvet Hot Chocolate
This is the perfect treat to make a single cup for breakfast before the school day. Here’s what you need:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp sugar
- Red food coloring (2-3 drops)
- Whipped cream
- Red and pink sprinkles
Need another idea? Try this Strawberry Pink Hot Chocolate!
How do you make Red Velvet Hot Chocolate?
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 coloring to the saucepan and stir well to evenly distribute the color. Add more drops if desired for a deeper red color.
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 generous 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!
More Valentine’s Day Drink Ideas
- Valentine Mocktails
- A Valentine’s Day Drink – Blood Orangeade
- Valentine’s Day Hawaiian Punch Pink Float
- How to make Strawberry Pink Hot Chocolate for Valentine’s Day
More Valentine’s Day Treats
Make something sweet to go along with your ice cream float. Here’s a few ideas:
- Easily Make Valentine’s Day Puff Pastry Hand Pies
- Quick & Easy Valentine Cookie Cups
- Valentine’s Day Love Bombs
- Valentine Swirl Cheesecake Bars
- Last Minute Valentine Heart Treats
More Valentine’s Day Fun
Need something fun to do for everyone while they’re enjoying a pink ice cream float? Try these fun printables:
- Free Printable Kids Roll a Sweet Valentine Game
- Free Kids Valentine’s Day Printable Games
- Three Free Printable Valentine’s Day Party Games
More Ice Cream Treats
- No Churn Root Beer Float Ice Cream
- Shark Attack Ice Cream Float
- 2 Ingredient Root Beer Float Popsicles
- 4th of July Fireworks Ice Cream Floats
- Kool-Aid Drink Floats
Red Velvet Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp sugar
- Red food coloring (2-3 drops)
- Whipped cream
- Red and pink sprinkles
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 coloring to the saucepan and stir well to evenly distribute the color. Add more drops if desired for a deeper red color.
- 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 generous 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!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 231Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 125mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 0gSugar: 25gProtein: 9g
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