Description
A rich and indulgent red velvet hot chocolate topped with creamy cream cheese whipped cream, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons red velvet cake mix
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine milk, cocoa powder, red velvet cake mix, sugar, and vanilla extract over medium heat.
- Whisk until the mixture is smooth and heated through.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with the cream cheese whipped cream.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk instead of low-fat milk.
- Adjust the sweetness according to your preference.
- This recipe can be made vegan by using plant-based milk and cream cheese.
- 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: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg