Description
Rich Mexican hot chocolate combines traditional spices with deep cocoa flavors. Warmth from cinnamon and chili creates a comforting drink you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 drops red food coloring
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 cups whole milk
- ¾ cup (180 ml/6 fl oz) evaporated milk
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Milk Preparation: Heat evaporated and whole milk in a medium saucepan over medium temperature, stirring consistently to prevent scorching and ensure uniform warming.
- Chocolate Melting: Once milk reaches a gentle simmer, reduce heat and whisk white chocolate chips until completely dissolved, creating a smooth, creamy base.
- Color Transformation: Carefully introduce red food coloring, stirring gently to achieve a delicate pastel pink tone that enhances the beverage’s visual appeal.
- Serving Technique: Pour the pink hot chocolate into a festive mug with a smooth, controlled motion to prevent splashing and maintain presentation.
- Garnishing Finale: Crown the drink with a luxurious swirl of whipped cream and sprinkle colorful decorative elements, elevating the beverage’s aesthetic and adding a playful touch.
Notes
- Temperature Control: Maintain medium heat and stir constantly to prevent milk from burning or forming a scorched layer at the bottom of the saucepan.
- Melting Technique: Add white chocolate chips slowly and whisk continuously to ensure smooth, lump-free incorporation and prevent chocolate from seizing.
- Color Customization: Add food coloring gradually, drop by drop, to achieve the perfect soft pastel pink shade without overwhelming the drink’s appearance.
- Serving Suggestion: Use a festive mug and create an elegant whipped cream swirl topped with sprinkles for a visually stunning and Instagram-worthy presentation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 376
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 122 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg