Description
Festive frostbite blue christmas cocoa brings winter magic into your mug with its sparkling sapphire hue and silky peppermint twist. Chilled cocktail enthusiasts and holiday drink lovers will savor this cool, enchanting seasonal beverage that warms spirits with each magical sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Secondary Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Coloring Ingredient:
- A few drops blue food coloring
Instructions
- Gently warm milk and heavy cream in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring periodically until heated through but not scalding (about 3-4 minutes).
- Incorporate white chocolate chips, whisking consistently until completely dissolved and creating a silky, uniform liquid.
- Elevate the flavor profile by introducing vanilla extract and a delicate salt pinch, blending thoroughly.
- Introduce blue food coloring, stirring meticulously to achieve a mesmerizing azure hue that captures winter’s essence.
- Transfer the luminous blue cocoa into transparent glass mugs, allowing the color to shine through.
- Crown the beverage with a lavish layer of whipped cream, creating a cloud-like topping.
- Embellish with a festive array of decorative elements: sprinkle blue sparkles, scatter mini marshmallows, or delicately shave white chocolate across the surface.
- For an unexpected holiday flourish, perch a plump blueberry or tiny blue candy cane on the rim, transforming the drink into a visual celebration of winter’s magic.
Notes
- Choose full-fat milk and cream for a richer, more luxurious texture that coats your tongue with velvety smoothness.
- Use high-quality white chocolate chips to ensure a smooth, creamy base without graininess or separation.
- Adjust blue food coloring gradually to achieve the perfect winter-inspired hue without overwhelming the drink’s delicate flavor profile.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like almond or oat milk for those with lactose sensitivities, maintaining the same creamy consistency and magical blue color.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg