Description
Frostbite Blue Christmas Cocoa whisks winter magic into a mug of pure festive delight. Cold nights melt away with this enchanting blend of rich chocolate and holiday spirit that brings warmth to your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
Hot Cocoa Base:
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Festive Additions:
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp blue food coloring
- 1 candy cane for garnish
- 1 marshmallow for topping
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare a medium saucepan, ensuring all components are within reach for a smooth cocoa-making experience.
- Whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in the saucepan, creating a uniform dry mixture that will form the rich base of the hot chocolate.
- Gradually pour milk into the dry ingredients, stirring continuously to prevent lumps and ensure a silky-smooth texture.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat, warming the mixture while gently stirring until it reaches a steamy consistency, avoiding a full boil.
- Incorporate white chocolate chips, stirring until completely melted and integrated, which will add a luxurious creaminess to the cocoa.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, allowing the aromatic flavor to bloom and enhance the overall taste profile.
- Carefully add blue food coloring, mixing thoroughly to create a mesmerizing winter-inspired hue that transforms the cocoa into a festive visual delight.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, creating a light and airy topping that will crown the cocoa with elegance.
- Pour the vibrant blue cocoa into a serving mug, creating a stunning color gradient.
- Dollop the whipped cream on top, creating a cloud-like surface that contrasts beautifully with the blue base.
- Crush the candy cane and sprinkle the fragments over the cream for a minty crunch and festive decoration.
- Crown the cocoa with a marshmallow, allowing it to float delicately on the whipped cream surface.
- Serve immediately while hot, and enjoy the magical winter-inspired beverage that captures the essence of a Blue Christmas.
Notes
- Customize the cocoa’s sweetness by adjusting sugar levels to suit personal taste preferences or dietary requirements.
- Substitute dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for a lactose-free or vegan version that maintains creamy richness.
- Use natural blue food coloring derived from butterfly pea flower or spirulina for a healthier, plant-based coloring alternative.
- Reduce white chocolate chips or use dark chocolate for a less sweet, more intense cocoa experience that appeals to adult palates.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 73 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 54 mg