How to Make Valentine’s Day Pink Hot chocolate with White Chocolate
This Pink Hot Chocolate with White Chocolate is ultra-creamy, gently sweet, and perfect for Valentine’s Day or cozy nights in. Made with real white chocolate and tinted naturally or with food coloring, it’s a romantic twist on classic hot chocolate that feels indulgent yet effortless.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
6 oz high-quality white chocolate, finely chopped
1–2 tsp pink food coloring or 2 tbsp crushed freeze-dried strawberries
½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional: 1 tbsp ruby chocolate
Garnish:
Whipped cream
Pink sprinkles
Heart-shaped marshmallows
Crushed candy canes
Instructions
1. Finely chop the white chocolate into small, even pieces.
2. Heat milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat until hot but not boiling.
3. Reduce heat to low and add chopped white chocolate, whisking constantly until melted and smooth.
4. Add pink coloring or strawberry powder, vanilla extract, and salt.
5. Whisk until evenly colored and silky. Add ruby chocolate if using.
6. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and festive garnishes.
Notes
Do not boil the milk or the chocolate may separate.
For natural color, strain strawberry powder through a fine sieve.
Serve immediately for best texture.