Description
Merry Christmas meets whimsical cheer with this Grinch hot chocolate, a playful green-hued drink that brings holiday spirit to your mug. Festive marshmallow snowflakes and emerald green color make this sweet treat irresistible for winter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) whole milk
- ½ cup (85 grams) white chocolate chips
- 34 drops green food coloring
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Mini marshmallows or heart-shaped marshmallows
- Red heart sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Gently warm milk in a small saucepan over medium temperature, monitoring carefully to prevent scorching or boiling.
- Gradually incorporate white chocolate chips into the warm milk, whisking continuously until each chip melts completely and creates a silky, uniform liquid.
- Remove the saucepan from heat source and introduce vanilla extract, then carefully add green food coloring, stirring methodically to achieve a consistent emerald-like hue that captures the Grinch’s signature color.
- Transfer the vibrant green hot chocolate into festive mugs, creating a whimsical presentation by generously crowning each serving with fluffy whipped cream.
- Elevate the holiday spirit by sprinkling red heart-shaped decorations atop the creamy summit, transforming the beverage into a playful tribute to the beloved Dr. Seuss character.
Notes
- Test milk temperature carefully to prevent scalding and maintain smooth texture.
- Whisk white chocolate gradually to ensure complete melting without burning or clumping.
- Adjust green food coloring intensity for personalized Grinch-themed visual appeal.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like almond or oat milk for lactose-intolerant or vegan preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg