Description
Frostbite Blue Christmas Cocoa is a festive and visually stunning twist on classic white chocolate hot cocoa. Made by melting white chocolate chips into creamy whole milk and flavored with vanilla and optional peppermint extract, this icy blue beverage is perfect for holiday gatherings. Topped with whipped cream and colorful sprinkles or crushed peppermint, it offers a deliciously sweet and warming treat to enjoy during the winter season.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)
- a few drops blue gel food coloring
Toppings and Garnishes
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Blue and white sprinkles or crushed peppermint (for garnish)
- Mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Heat Milk and Melt Chocolate: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the 2 cups of whole milk and 1/2 cup white chocolate chips. Stir continuously to gently melt the chocolate into the milk until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Avoid boiling to prevent curdling.
- Add Flavors and Color: Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and if desired, 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract. Add a few drops of blue gel food coloring gradually until the mixture reaches your preferred icy blue shade, stirring well to distribute color evenly.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the hot blue cocoa into mugs. Top each serving with a generous amount of whipped cream. Garnish with blue and white sprinkles, mini marshmallows, or crushed peppermint for an added festive touch. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- For a dairy-free alternative, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk and use dairy-free white chocolate chips.
- You can double the recipe to serve a larger group.
- To keep the cocoa warm for an extended period, transfer it to a slow cooker set on low heat.
