Make a bold statement with this decadent Pink Hot Chocolate! Packed with romance, sweetness and creamy goodness, it's sure to melt your heart in every sip. Get ready to take your taste buds on an unforgettable journey as we explore how to make the perfect cup of pink hot chocolate.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
With its creamy texture and beautiful pastel hue, this indulgent drink is the perfect way to enjoy the wintry weather.
Pink Hot Chocolate is the perfect addition to add to your daughter's Hello Kitty themed birthday party, as a Valentines Day treat, or to simply enjoy sipping in front of a crackling fire during a girls movie night. Pink hot chocolate is a delightful twist on an old favorite that the entire family will love.
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Ingredients
Perfectly sweetened with white chocolate and topped with some fluffy whipped cream and seasonal sprinkles – this pink cocoa is sure to be a treat that your and family will love. This pink hot chocolate would also be a splendid surprise for Mom on Mother's Day!
For Hot Pink Chocolate
- Milk - Dairy based or plant based.
- White Chocolate Chips - any brand.
- Reddi Wip - Whip Cream in the can, there's even a non dairy version!
- Pink & White sprinkles - Jimmies, heart shapes, any cake decorating spinkles that are pink, red, and white.
For Pink Hot Cocoa Powder
- White Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix - This white chocolate instant pudding mix will not set up in warm milk, and gives a great white chocolate taste in a dry mix!
- Instant Powdered Milk
- Nesquick Strawberry Quick
- Marshmallows - mini marshmallows, pink & white twist marshmallows, or Hello Kitty marshmallows.
This Pink Hot Cocoa powder is stunning mixed up for gift giving. Mix all the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, then spoon into Mason jars until ¾ full. Top the last ¼ space with marshmallows, screw the lid on over a circle of decorative fabric. Tie a bow and gift tag on it, and you have fabulous Pink Cocoa gifts to give!
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Pink Hot Chocolate
This delicious twist on hot chocolate will tantalize your taste buds with every sip! Not only is it simple, but it's also beautifully pink and creamy with a delicious strawberry flavor.
Thanks to this easy pink hot chocolate recipe, it’s now possible to transform your favorite classic into something truly magical. So grab your mugs and get ready for cozy vibes - it's time to make pink hot chocolate!
Step 1. Heat the Milk
Use a saucepan large enough for the amount of milk you will be heating as well as adding the white chocolate chips. A 2.5 to 3.5 quart saucepan will usually work the best. Measure the milk and heat on medium low.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 2. Melt the White Chocolate Chips
Add the white chocolate chips to the milk after it is warm. Stir with a whisk to keep from clumping at the bottom of the saucepan. Watch the heat so you don't scorch. Do not allow to boil!
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 3. Mix in the Nesquick Strawberry Quick
After the white chocolate chips have melted, reduce the heat on the stove to low. Whisk in the Nesquick Strawberry Quick until fully dissolved. Ladle into clear glass mugs for the prettiest effect.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 4. Top with Whip Cream
Top each mug with fresh whipped cream or Reddi Wip whipped cream. Sprinkle your pink and red sprinkles on the top of the whip cream and serve immediately. You can also use marshmallows instead of whip cream.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Serving Suggestions
This party perfect Pink Hot Chocolate will delight any time, but it's the perfect Valentine for someone special, served all by itself. Surprise mom on Mother's Day by serving this pink hot chocolate with our Crescent Roll Raspberry Danish, Low Carb Pancakes, Banana Sheet Pancakes, or our Raspberry Pancakes.
This beautiful pink hot cocoa also makes the perfect Hello Kitty chocolate for a birthday party, simply by changing the decorative sprinkles!
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Substitutions
If you don't have any white chocolate chips on hand, you can substitute a small package of White Chocolate Instant Pudding for a similar white chocolate flavor! Additionally, if you don't have Nesquick Strawberry Quick powder, you can use any pink ice cream syrup, or even red food color.
Variations
You can use this Pink Hot Chocolate recipe to make a few variations for your family!
- Peppermint Pink Hot Chocolate - Instead of using Nesquick Strawberry drink mix, use a few drops of red food coloring and a ¼ teaspoon of peppermint extract. Top with whip cream and tuck a long candy cane into each mug!
- Hello Kitty Pink Hot Chocolate - Make our Pink Hot Chocolate recipe, and then top the hot beverage with Hello Kitty Marshmallow!
- Ruby Hot Chocolate - Ruby cocoa is naturally pink and has a berry flavor. Ruby chocolate is made from naturally occurring, but rare, cocoa beans.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this recipe.
- Hello Kitty Marshmallow
- Jumbo Pink & White Twist Marshmallows
- Hello Kitty Birthday Party Items
- Hello Kitty cake pan
- Wilton Hello Kitty cake pan
- Whisk
- 3.5 Quart Saucepan
- Ruby Chocolate Chips
Storage
Store any leftovers in a clean Mason jar in your refrigerator. It's great hot or cold!
Tips for Success
- Make extra, many will want a second helping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Originally made from Ruby Cocoa beans which are naturally pink and have a fruity flavor instead of a chocolate flavor. So, when replicating the flavor of the ruby cocoa bean, Nesquick's Strawberry Quick is a perfect substitute!
Ruby chocolate is made from a rare cocoa bean found only in Ecuador, Ivory Coast, and Brazil. There are no colorants or flavorings used. It is naturally pink and has a berry flavor.
Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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Pink Hot Chocolate
Equipment
Ingredients
For Pink Hot Chocolate
- 1 quart Milk any kind, dairy or plant based
- 1 cup White Chocolate Chips
- ½ cup Nesquick Strawberry or to taste
- 2 cup Whipped Cream homemade or Reddi Wip
- 2 tablespoon Pink & Red sprinkles
For Pink Hot Cocoa Powder mix
- 1 box White Chocolate Instant Pudding mix 3.5 oz box
- ¾ cup Instant Powdered Milk
- 1 cup Nesquick Strawberry
- 2 cups Marshmallows Mini, pink & white twists, or Hello Kitty Marshmallows
- Mason Jars Any size you choose
Instructions
For Pink Hot Chocolate
- Use a saucepan large enough for the amount of milk you will be heating as well as adding the white chocolate chips. A 2.5 to 3.5 quart saucepan will usually work the best. Measure the milk and heat on medium low.1 quart Milk
- Add the white chocolate chips to the milk after it is warm. Stir with a whisk to keep from clumping at the bottom of the saucepan. Watch the heat so you don't scorch. Do not allow to boil!1 cup White Chocolate Chips
- After the white chocolate chips have melted, reduce the heat on the stove to low. Whisk in the Nesquick Strawberry Quick until fully dissolved. Ladle into clear glass mugs for the prettiest effect.½ cup Nesquick Strawberry
- Top each mug with fresh whipped cream or Reddi Wip whipped cream. Sprinkle your pink and red sprinkles on the top of the whip cream and serve immediately.2 cup Whipped Cream, 2 tablespoon Pink & Red sprinkles
For Pink Hot Cocoa Powder mix
- Mix all the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, then spoon into Mason jars until ¾ full.1 box White Chocolate Instant Pudding mix, 1 cup Nesquick Strawberry, Mason Jars
- Top the last ¼ space with marshmallows, screw the lid on over a circle of decorative fabric. Tie a bow and gift tag on it, and you have fabulous Pink Cocoa gifts to give!2 cups Marshmallows
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