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Creamy Pink Velvet Hot Chocolate

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This creamy pink velvet hot chocolate is a whimsical, ultra-smooth treat with a gentle vanilla flavor and a gorgeous blush hue—perfect for Valentine’s Day or cozy nights in. Topped with marshmallow hearts, it’s a comforting, nostalgic drink that comes together in minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate bar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3–4 drops red or pink gel food coloring (or beet powder/raspberries for natural color)
  • 12 large marshmallows (for hearts)
  • Red or pink sanding sugar (optional, for decorating marshmallow hearts)

Instructions

  1. Lay out large marshmallows on a cutting board.
  2. Using a small heart-shaped cookie cutter, press down firmly to cut out heart shapes. If you don’t have a cutter, slice each marshmallow into thirds and use a paring knife to carve out hearts.
  3. If desired, roll marshmallow hearts in pink or red sanding sugar for a festive touch. Set aside on wax paper.
  4. Pour milk and heavy cream into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Warm until steaming but not boiling, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add white chocolate chips or chopped chocolate to the hot milk mixture.
  6. Sprinkle in granulated sugar and a pinch of salt.
  7. Whisk continuously until chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
  8. Remove pan from heat. Stir in vanilla extract.
  9. Add food coloring (or beet powder/raspberries) and whisk until the color is evenly distributed.
  10. Optional: Use a handheld frother for 20 seconds for extra creamy texture.
  11. Pour hot chocolate into mugs. Top each mug with marshmallow hearts and extra sanding sugar if desired.

Notes

Use high-quality white chocolate for best results. Never boil the milk—gentle heat prevents scorching and clumping. For dairy-free or vegan, substitute plant-based milk and cream, vegan white chocolate, and vegan marshmallows. Marshmallow hearts can be made ahead and stored in a zip-top bag. For natural coloring, use beet powder or mashed raspberries (strain seeds). Pre-warm mugs for extra coziness.

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Keywords: pink velvet hot chocolate, Valentine's Day drink, creamy hot chocolate, marshmallow hearts, easy hot chocolate, white chocolate, festive beverage, winter treat, kid-friendly, gluten-free

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