Description
A festive and creamy Green Hot Chocolate perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, made with white chocolate, milk, and a touch of green food coloring, topped with whipped cream and sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Ingredients
- 3 cups milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
Sweeteners and Add-ins
- ¼ cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Toppings and Garnishes
- Green gel food coloring
- Whipped cream
- St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, add milk, heavy cream, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and white chocolate chips.
- Heat Mixture: Heat the mixture over medium heat until it becomes steamy and the white chocolate chips have fully melted, stirring constantly to prevent burning or sticking.
- Add Color: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in green gel food coloring, adjusting the amount until you reach your desired color.
- Serve: Pour the green hot chocolate into your favorite mugs. Top each serving with whipped cream and St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles for a festive finish.
Notes
- Use full-fat milk and heavy cream for the creamiest texture.
- Stir constantly while heating to prevent the chocolate from scorching.
- Adjust green gel food coloring gradually to achieve the perfect shade without affecting flavor.
- For a vegan version, substitute dairy milk and cream with plant-based alternatives and use vegan white chocolate chips.
- Whipped cream can be homemade or store-bought depending on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
