Valentine Pink Hot Chocolate
Fall in love with this creamy pink hot chocolate! With just 4 ingredients, it’s a yummy and easy Valentine’s Day treat for the whole family!
Valentine’s Day Pink Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate has always been one of my favorite cold weather treats, so I’m really excited to share this special pink hot chocolate with Valentine’s Day on the way. It’s a deliciously festive drink that both kids and grown-ups will love!
To make our Valentine’s Day hot chocolate, we started with a creamy white hot chocolate…and turned it pink! Then we topped it with a luscious layer of whipped cream and cute red heart sprinkles. So much fun and so easy to make!
All you need are 4 simple ingredients (plus any toppings you like) and a few minutes to whip up a batch of this decadent pink hot cocoa. Let’s get to it!
Related: Make your Valentine’s party complete with these super cute Puzzle Heart Wreaths, one of my favorite DIY Valentine decorations!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups milk
- Sweetened condensed milk (one typical 14oz can)
- 12 oz bag of white chocolate chips
- Pink food coloring
Optional Garnish Ideas
- Whipped cream
- Heart sprinkles
Yield: Makes 5 servings
Helpful Kitchen Tools
Instructions
- Combine milk, sweetened condensed milk and white chocolate chips into medium saucepan overย medium heat.
- Cook until the chocolate melts, whisking until smooth. Do not boil.
- Stir in a few drops of pink food coloring, adding more as needed until you have your desired shade of pink.
- Remove pan from heat and pour into mugs. Garnish with whipped cream and heart sprinkles.
Prep Tips
- We served our pink hot cocoa in clear glass mugs so you can see the beautiful color.
- Love mint hot chocolate? Try adding a 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract for a cool minty flavor.
- If you don’t have heart shaped sprinkles, you can use other types of Valentine sprinkles, mini marshmallows, or a drizzle of strawberry syrup for garnish.
- Instead of white chocolate chips and food coloring, you can substitute pink candy melts. You can use one bag of pink candy melts (usually around 12oz) and a teaspoon of vanilla extract to get a similar flavor and color.
- To make a fun Valentine’s Day spread, you could serve your cocoa with pink wafers or fresh strawberries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can You Make This Recipe In The Microwave?
If you want an alternative to the stovetop method, you can prepare this recipe using a microwave, a microwave safe measuring cup, and a heat-safe bowl.
Microwave Directions:
- Add white chocolate chips to a large heat-safe bowl.
- Pour milk into a microwave-safe measuring cup and heat in 20 second intervals, until steaming. Safety Note: Use caution when removing from the microwave because the container may become hot or the hot milk could splash.
- Pour the warm milk on top of the white chocolate chips and allow to sit for a minute, then stir until the chocolate melts.
- Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and pink food coloring.
TIP: If using the microwave, I recommend making the hot chocolate in smaller batches so it is easier to heat and handle.
Can You Make This Pink Hot Chocolate Dairy Free?
Yes, you can make a dairy free version of this recipe with a few simple ingredient swaps:
- Use your favorite plant-based milk instead of regular milk. I love oat milk and cashew milk for their creaminess.
- Look for vegan white chocolate chips, or check the ingredients to find a brand that is labeled non-dairy or dairy free.
- Use sweetened coconut condensed milk instead of regular sweetened condensed milk.
- Top with a dairy free whipped cream.
Most large grocery stores have a pretty decent dairy free selection these days, so most of these substitutions should be available if you look.
Can You Make This Recipe With Hot Cocoa Mix?
A regular milk chocolate or dark chocolate powdered cocoa mix probably wouldn’t work because the brown color would overpower any pink coloring added. However, you could start with a white chocolate cocoa powder mix as your base and add the milk and food coloring to make a pink hot cocoa.
More Fun Hot Chocolate Recipes To Try
- Spiked Hot Chocolate
- Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs
- Crockpot Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
- Slow Cooker Andes Mint Hot Chocolate
- Grinch Hot Chocolate Bombs
- Keto Whipped Hot Chocolate
- Classic Hot Chocolate Bombs
More Valentine’s Day Recipes To Try
- Cupid’s Valentine’s Day Punch
- Heart Shaped Cookie Cake
- Gummy Bear Heart Cookies
- Strawberry Pop Tarts
- Stained Glass Heart Cookies
- Conversation Heart Marshmallow Pops
- Valentine Milkshakes
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Valentine's Pink Hot Chocolate
Equipment
- 1 Medium Saucepan
- 1 whisk
Ingredients
- 4 cups Milk
- 14 oz Sweetened condensed milk one typical can
- 12 oz White chocolate chips one typical bag
- Pink food coloring as needed
Optional Garnish Ideas
- Whipped cream
- Heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine milk, sweetened condensed milk and white chocolate chips into medium saucepan overย medium heat.
- Cook until the chocolate melts, whisking until smooth. Do not boil.
- Stir in a few drops of pink food coloring, adding more as needed until you have your desired shade of pink.
- Remove pan from heat and pour into mugs. Garnish with whipped cream and heart sprinkles.
Notes
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