Description
A festive and creamy Green Hot Chocolate perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, featuring melted white chocolate, a touch of vanilla, and vibrant green gel food coloring, topped with whipped cream and seasonal sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
- Green gel food coloring (to desired shade)
Toppings
- Whipped cream
- St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, add 3 cups milk, ½ cup heavy cream, ¼ cup sugar, a pinch of salt, ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and 1 cup white chocolate chips.
- Heat Mixture: Place saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until the mixture becomes steamy and the white chocolate chips have completely melted, creating a smooth and creamy base.
- Add Color: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in green gel food coloring gradually until the desired vibrant green color is achieved.
- Serve: Pour the hot chocolate into your favorite mugs carefully.
- Garnish: Top each mug with whipped cream and sprinkle with St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles for a festive touch.
Notes
- Use full-fat milk for a richer and creamier hot chocolate.
- Adjust the amount of green gel food coloring gradually to get the perfect shade without affecting the flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and heavy cream with coconut milk or almond milk alternatives.
- White chocolate chips must be stirred continuously during heating to prevent sticking or scorching.
- Whipped cream can be homemade or store-bought according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
