Frostbite Blue Christmas Cocoa
Frostbite Blue Christmas Cocoa
Ingredients
For the Blue Cocoa
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon blue gel food coloring, or more, as needed for desired color
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For the Toppings
- 1 cup heavy cream, very cold
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons blue sprinkles, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the whipped cream: In a large, chilled bowl, combine the cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside in the refrigerator.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk, white chocolate chips, granulated sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the white chocolate chips are completely melted and the mixture is smooth and hot, but not boiling.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and the blue gel food coloring, a little at a time, until you achieve your desired 'frostbite blue' color. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Carefully pour the hot blue cocoa into four clear mugs. Top each mug generously with the prepared whipped cream. Sprinkle with blue sprinkles.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Serve immediately and enjoy your festive Frostbite Blue Christmas Cocoa!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Frostbite Blue Christmas Cocoa
Ingredients
For the Blue Cocoa
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon blue gel food coloring, or more, as needed for desired color
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For the Toppings
- 1 cup heavy cream, very cold
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons blue sprinkles, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the whipped cream: In a large, chilled bowl, combine the cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside in the refrigerator.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk, white chocolate chips, granulated sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the white chocolate chips are completely melted and the mixture is smooth and hot, but not boiling.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and the blue gel food coloring, a little at a time, until you achieve your desired 'frostbite blue' color. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Carefully pour the hot blue cocoa into four clear mugs. Top each mug generously with the prepared whipped cream. Sprinkle with blue sprinkles.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Serve immediately and enjoy your festive Frostbite Blue Christmas Cocoa!