Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

This Red Velvet Hot Chocolate has a rich chocolate flavor, a deep burgundy-red color, and a cream cheese frosting topping that makes it taste just like red velvet cake. It's perfect for Valentine's Day or any time you want to turn your favorite dessert into a cozy drink.

This recipe keeps things simple, using simple ingredients and a small-batch cream cheese topping, stirred by hand, for that classic red velvet finish.

Love hot chocolate? You'll also enjoy my orange hot chocolate and French hot chocolate.

Step By Step With Photos

Here's how to make this Red Velvet Hot Chocolate with a simple visual guide. 

1. Pour the milk into a saucepan and heat gently until steamy, with small bubbles forming around the edges.
2. Add the cocoa powder and chopped chocolate, then whisk until fully melted and smooth.

3. Stir in the brown sugar and vanilla extract until dissolved.
4. Add the red gel food coloring gradually and mix until you reach a deep burgundy shade.

5. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs while warm.
6. Top with cream cheese frosting, add chocolate shavings and red sprinkles, and serve immediately.

More Cozy Drinks

• Maple Cinnamon Latte
• Masala Chai
• Caramel Latte
• Starbucks Chai Latte

📖 Recipe

Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

Red Velvet Hot Chocolate with a tangy cream cheese topping that tastes like drinking your favorite cake. Rich, cozy, and perfect for Valentine's Day.

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Prep Time: 2 minutes mins

Cook Time: 8 minutes mins

Total Time: 10 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Author: Qashang

Ingredients

Hot Chocolate

• 2 cups (500 ml) whole milk
• 1½ tablespoon cocoa powder
• ½ cup (80-90 g) semi-dark chocolate chopped
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-3 teaspoon brown sugar
• ½-1 teaspoon red gel food coloring

Cream Cheese Topping

• 2 oz (60 g) cream cheese see note
• 1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter softened
• ¼-⅓ cup (30-40 g) powdered sugar sifted
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Cream Cheese Topping

• Add the cream cheese and butter to a bowl. Using a spoon or small whisk, mix until smooth and creamy, pressing against the sides of the bowl to remove any lumps.
• Add the powdered sugar gradually and mix until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
• If the topping feels too soft, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to slightly thicken.

Hot Chocolate

• Pour the milk into a saucepan and heat over low to medium heat until steamy, with small bubbles forming around the edges. Do not boil.
• Whisk in the cocoa powder and chopped chocolate until fully melted and smooth.
• Let the mixture simmer gently for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until slightly thickened.
• Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, brown sugar and red gel food coloring, adding the color gradually until you reach your preferred shade.
• Pour into mugs and top with a dollop of cream cheese topping. Garnish with chocolate shavings and red sprinkles. Serve warm.

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Notes

• If using American block cream cheese, bring it to room temperature so it's soft and spreadable.
• Sweetness and color can be adjusted to taste. Add more sugar for a sweeter drink, or additional red gel food coloring in small amounts for a deeper color.

Nutrition

Calories: 648kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 544mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 64g | Vitamin A: 952IU | Calcium: 376mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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