Description
Indulge in the festive cheer with this creamy and decadent Grinch Hot Chocolate, featuring rich white chocolate, smooth heavy cream, and a splash of vibrant green food coloring to bring the holiday spirit to your mug.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids & Dairy
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 4 cups whole milk (or two percent milk)
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Chocolate
- 16 ounces white chocolate chips
Coloring
- Green food coloring
- Yellow food coloring (optional, for accent)
Instructions
- Combine Dairy and Chocolate: In a large saucepan, pour in the heavy cream, whole milk, and sweetened condensed milk. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring consistently to prevent scorching.
- Melt White Chocolate: Once the dairy is hot but not boiling, gradually add the white chocolate chips, continuously stirring until fully melted and combined into a smooth, creamy mixture.
- Add Flavoring: Stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly to infuse a rich, aromatic flavor throughout the hot chocolate.
- Color the Mixture: Add green food coloring drop by drop, stirring well until you’ve achieved the desired vibrant Grinch-green color. Use a small drop of yellow food coloring if you want a slight yellow tint for a more authentic Grinch hue.
- Heat to Serving Temperature: Continue to warm the hot chocolate on low heat until it reaches a comfortable drinking temperature, avoiding boiling to maintain creaminess.
- Serve: Pour into mugs and optionally garnish with whipped cream or festive sprinkles for extra holiday fun. Enjoy immediately for the creamiest texture.
Notes
- Use whole milk or two percent for the perfect balance of creaminess without overpowering richness.
- White chocolate chips melt best when the heat is moderate; avoid high heat to prevent seizing or burning.
- Adjust the green food coloring quantity to control the intensity of the Grinch color.
- For a vegan or dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream and milk with coconut cream and plant-based milk alternatives, and use vegan white chocolate chips.
- Sweetened condensed milk adds both sweetness and thickness; you can reduce quantity slightly if you want a less sweet version.
Keywords: Grinch Hot Chocolate, white hot chocolate, green hot chocolate, holiday drink, festive hot chocolate, creamy hot chocolate, Christmas drink