Description
This delightful Raspberry Hot Chocolate recipe combines the natural sweetness and vibrant flavor of real raspberries with creamy white chocolate for a unique and comforting twist on classic hot chocolate. Perfect for cozy evenings, it features a smooth raspberry puree blended into melted white chocolate and milk, topped with a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Raspberry Puree
- 1 cup raspberries
- 2 tablespoons sugar (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon water
Hot Chocolate
- 3 cups milk
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 drops natural red food coloring (optional)
Topping
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Raspberry Puree: In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar or honey, and water. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the berries start to break down and release their juices.
- Blend the Puree: Remove the saucepan from heat, transfer the cooked berries to a blender, and blend until smooth to create a raspberry puree.
- Strain the Puree: Pass the raspberry puree through a sieve using the back of a spoon to remove seeds, ensuring a silky texture for the hot chocolate.
- Heat the Milk: In a medium saucepan, gently bring milk to a simmer over low heat while whisking constantly to prevent scorching. Remove before boiling.
- Melt the White Chocolate: Add white chocolate chips to the hot milk and stir until fully melted and smooth. If needed, briefly return to low heat to help dissolve the chocolate.
- Combine Flavors: Stir in the strained raspberry puree and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. For enhanced color, add 1 to 2 drops of natural red food coloring and stir well.
- Serve: Pour the raspberry hot chocolate evenly into four mugs and top each with a generous swirl of whipped cream for a luxurious finish.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen raspberries; adjust cooking time slightly if using frozen.
- To make the drink vegan, substitute dairy milk with plant-based milk and white chocolate with vegan white chocolate alternatives.
- The red food coloring is optional but helps deepen the raspberry hue.
- Sweetness can be adjusted by varying sugar or honey to taste.
- For a thicker drink, use less water in the raspberry puree or add more white chocolate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: raspberry hot chocolate, white chocolate hot chocolate, fruity hot chocolate, raspberry drink, winter beverage, cozy drink
