Description
Grinch Hot Chocolate is a festive and fun drink inspired by the beloved character from Dr. Seuss’s classic story. It’s a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season, featuring a vibrant green color and topped with whipped cream and festive sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green food coloring
- Whipped cream for topping
- Red and green sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream over medium heat.
- Once heated, add the white chocolate chips and stir until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the peppermint extract and a few drops of green food coloring until you reach the desired color.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream.
- Garnish with red and green sprinkles before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of peppermint extract to taste.
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk instead of low-fat milk.
- This recipe can be made vegan by using plant-based milk and dairy-free chocolate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Grinch Hot Chocolate, festive drink, holiday treat, hot chocolate recipe