Valentine’s day hot chocolate
If you want a simple Valentine’s treat that feels special without a lot of work, this pink hot chocolate is perfect. It’s creamy, sweet, and pretty in pink, with whipped cream and sprinkles that make every mug feel like a mini celebration. Make a batch for a cozy movie night, a Galentine’s get-together, or a Valentine’s dessert that doesn’t require turning on the oven.
Servings: 2 mugs
Calories: 230kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk about 480 ml, whole milk tastes best
- 2 tablespoons white chocolate chips good quality will make a big difference
- 2 teaspoons sugar optional, to taste
- 3-5 drops red or pink food coloring to your preferred shade
- Whipped cream for topping
- Red and pink sprinkles
Instructions
- Add the milk to a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Heat until it starts to steam and small bubbles form around the edges - do not let it boil. Stir often so it warms evenly.
- Add the white chocolate chips to the warm milk. Take the saucepan off the heat and stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth - this helps prevent the chocolate from overheating and seizing.
- If you like, add a tiny pinch of cinnamon or a drop of vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Taste the hot chocolate. If you’d like it a bit sweeter, stir in the sugar and mix until dissolved.
- Add 2–3 drops of food coloring and stir well until the color is evenly distributed. For a softer blush pink, use less; for a brighter Valentine pink, add a drop at a time until you like the color.
- Return the saucepan to low heat and warm the mixture for another 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is hot and well combined. Do not boil.
- Remove from the heat and pour the pink hot chocolate into your favorite mugs.
- Top with a generous swirl of whipped cream and finish with red and pink sprinkles. You can also add mini marshmallows or crushed peppermint candies if you want a little extra fun on top.