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This velvety smooth Red Velvet Hot Chocolate is topped with sweetened whipped cream and chocolate to make a satisfying, rich beverage for this Valentine's Day!
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Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

This velvety smooth Red Velvet Hot Chocolate is topped with sweetened whipped cream and chocolate to make a satisfying, rich beverage for this Valentine's Day!
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • For the hot chocolate:
  • 2 cups (480ml) milk
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder; I always use Green and Blacks
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp sugar, add to taste
  • Liquid Red food colouring; I used almost a full 2oz bottle
  • For the topping:
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) double cream
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips
  • Sprinkles to decorate, optional

Instructions

  • Place cocoa powder into a medium sized sauce pan and then pour the milk in gradually whilst whisking.
  • Turn the heat onto low-medium and continue whisking until you have no lumps of cocoa powder.
  • Add in the vanilla extract, sugar (check sweetness and adjust to taste) and red food colouring, whisking whilst you add.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer, whisking occasionally to stop a skin forming. Do not boil.
  • If it's not red enough, add more food colouring, stir and then take off the heat.
  • Divide between two mugs and leave to one side whilst you make the topping.
  • Place double cream, sugar and vanilla into a small bowl and whisk until thick and it holds its shape - this will take about 3 minutes.
  • Top each hot chocolate with the cream mixture, sprinkle chocolate chips and sprinkles (if using) on top and serve.

Notes

Recipe by Annie of Annie's Noms