RED VELVET HOT COCOA
Yield: 2 Mug
Prep: 15 min
Inspired by the famous red velvet cake, this hot cocoa turns a classic dessert into a warm and cozy drink.
Red Velvet Hot Cocoa blends smooth chocolate flavor with creamy milk and its signature deep red color. Often topped with whipped cream or a drizzle of cream cheese glaze, it feels rich, festive, and a little bit fancy.
One sip tastes like a warm slice of red velvet cake in a mug.
INGREDIENTS
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4 cups whole milk
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3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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3 oz. cream cheese, softened, room temp
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
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â…› tsp salt
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4-6 drops red food coloring
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whipped cream for topping
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red sugar for garnish
DIRECTIONS
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Pull out cream cheese to become room temp
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Whisk together cocoa powder, sugar and salt in a small bowl until combined and lump free.
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Pour milk into a medium saucepan and warm to medium heat until small bubbles form around the edges. Do not let it boil.
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Add the cocoa mixture to the warm milk and whisk for 2 minutes until fully dissolved and smooth.
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Drop small pieces of softened cream cheese into the hot milk and whisk for 3 minutes until no white streaks remain and the mixture is completely smooth.
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Remove the pan from the heat and add the vanilla extract.
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Add red food coloring, one drop at a time, mixing well after each addition until your desired shade of red is achieved.
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Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and red sugar if desired.
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Serve immediately while hot.
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