Red Velvet Hot Chocolate Recipe

Your entire kitchen will smell like winter heaven when you serve this red velvet hot chocolate! This is an easy holiday drink recipe but served in a clear glass mug makes a stunning presentation.

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How To Make Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

I love all things red velvet. From red velvet mousse to red velvet cake bars, I love it all.

My hot chocolate recipe is super easy and comes out thick and creamy and incredibly rich. One cup is all you will need. But definitely make enough to share. Once your family sees you drinking it (and smells the tantalizing aroma of melted chocolate) they will all want a cup too.

Feel free to mix things up and make it your own. Instead of chocolate chips, you could use dark chocolate chips or add in some salted caramel chips.

Don’t forget to serve this in a clear, glass mug to really make a festive statement. I just got these JoyJolt Declan Irish Double Wall Espresso Mugs and they really make the color of the hot chocolate pop!

Shopping List

Before you take your first sip, this is what you’ll need from the store:

• Milk (I prefer whole milk)
• Chocolate Chips
• Lorann Red Velvet Bakery Emulsion
• Anything to top it!

What to Put On Top of Hot Chocolate

This is the fun part! What do you like to put on top of your hot chocolate? Since this is red velvet hot chocolate, it is really fun to put all sorts of different colors on top too.

Definitely top it with whipped cream. You can’t go wrong with whipped cream. I also love using green sprinkles.

Just think about what you like to eat with your chocolate. You could add thin slices of strawberries, or some salted caramel sauce drizzled on top.

What is Red Velvet Bakery Emulsion?

Basically, red velvet bakery emulsion is red velvet flavoring. It will turn your hot chocolate into a richer and redder version.

What are Dairy-Free Alternatives to Whipped Cream?

Thankfully, there are dairy-free alternatives for everything in my recipe. Instead of milk, you can use vanilla almond milk or even soy milk.

The dairy section has dairy-free whipped creams too. Or you can make your own out of coconut milk. I love how rich coconut milk makes any recipe.

Red Velvet Hot Chocolate Recipe

Here is my red velvet hot chocolate recipe. You are going to love it! Feel free to print the recipe card or just pin this to your drink board on Pinterest.

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Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword drinks, hot chocolate, red velvet

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 300 kcal

Author Live Love Texas

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup milk chocolate chips
• 1 tsp Lorann Red Velvet Bakery Emulsion
• whipped cream optional
• mini marshmallows
• sprinkles

Instructions

1. Place milk, chocolate chips, and Lorann Red Velvet Bakery Emulsion into a medium saucepan on medium heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally until chocolate is completely melted.

2. Serve immediately! Optional: top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or sprinkles!

Nutrition Facts

Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 8g40%

Cholesterol 18mg6%

Sodium 83mg3%

Potassium 161mg5%

Carbohydrates 36g12%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 34g38%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 300IU6%

Vitamin C 0.2mg0%

Calcium 190mg19%

Iron 0.6mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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#ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes:

Beverages:

Bourbon Salted Caramel Coffee with Whipped Cream from With Two Spoons
Salted Caramel Mocha Smoothie from An Affair from the Heart
Chocolate Eggnog Pudding Shots from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
Cookie Butter Eggnog Cocktail from My Suburban Kitchen
Salted Caramel Chocolate Martini from The Crumby Kitchen
Hazelnut Hot Chocolate Drops from Family Around the Table
Mulled Red Wine Sangria from Platter Talk
Salted Caramel Apple Cider Martini from Sweet Beginnings
Red Velvet Hot Chocolate from Live Love Texas
Salted Caramel Affogato from Tara’s Multicultural Table
Sugar Cookie Martini from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen

Breakfast:

Baked Cranberry Eggnog French Toast from The Spiffy Cookie
Maple Bourbon Old Fashion Bread Pudding from Cheese Curd in Paradise

Candies:

Pecan Butter Rum Toffee from Take Two Tapas
Christmas Grinch Bark from Blogghetti
White Christmas Sugar Cookie Dough Fudge from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks

Desserts:

Black Forest Cheesecake from Kate’s Recipe Box
Butter Rum Cheesecake from Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt
Christmas Cornflake Wreaths from The Mandatory Mooch
Chocolate Pumpkin Pie Cookie Cups from Love and Confections
Cookie Butter Shortbread Bars from Eat Move Make
Fluffernutter Truffles from Mildly Meandering
Frozen Mint Meltaway Pie from Cooking with Carlee
Vegan Gingerbread Cupcakes with Eggnog Frosting from The Baking Fairy
Spiced Eggnog Sugarmen from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes from The Beard and The Baker
Red Velvet Cupcakes with Eggnog Butter Frosting from Lady Behind the Curtain
Slice ‘N’ Bake Grinch Cookies from Big Bear’s Wife
Snowmen Macarons from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures