Red Velvet Hot Chocolate For a Cozy Valentine’s Day!
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With its rich white chocolate base, velvety texture, and red hue, this festive drink is perfect for cozy nights, special occasions, or whenever you crave something indulgent.
Whether celebrating Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, or just warming up on a chilly evening, this decadent hot chocolate is pure comfort in a mug!
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Red Velvet Hot Chocolate Recipe:
Number of Servings: 2
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
What is Red Velvet Hot Chocolate?
Our Red Velvet Hot Chocolate recipe is a rich and creamy twist on traditional hot cocoa.
Made with milk, white chocolate, and a touch of red food coloring, this indulgent drink has a smooth, velvety texture and a decadent sweetness, perfect for cozy nights with your sweet love.
Topped with whipped cream and sprinkles, this festive treat feels extra special—especially for holidays like Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day Recipes
If you’re a Disney fan and your Mickey or Minnie loves hot chocolate, try our Mickey & Minnie Hot Cocoa Bombs. And our Strawberry Hot Cocoa Bombs are a delicious treat to make and share with someone special.
Pair your warm mug of Red Velvet Hot Chocolate with treats like Heart Jam Cookies, Black Forest Cookies, or Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies that are beautifully decorated for the season of love.
And if you’re a red velvet fan, why stop at hot chocolate? These Red Velvet Valentine’s Day Cupcakes are the perfect sweet treat for your celebration!
You can find our Valentine’s Day Recipes here. Scroll past the recipe card for our Valentine’s Day dinner menu suggestions.
Ingredients for Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

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- Milk—Use whole milk or plant-based milk of choice.
- White Chocolate Chips
- Sugar
- Red Food Coloring Gel
- Whipped Cream
- Red And Pink Heart Sprinkles
The complete list of ingredients with measurements is on the recipe card at the end of this post. The Purple Pumpkin Blog uses both cups and weighted measurements in its recipes, making American cups and kitchen food scales valuable tools for trying all the recipes. We provide US customary, imperial, and metric measurements. Still, it’s important to note that while you can combine cup measurements with weighted measures, never mix US customary/imperial (pounds, ounces, pints, etc.) with metric (kilograms, grams, liters, etc.).
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Printable Red Velvet Hot Chocolate Recipe Card
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Red Velvet Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 2 Tbsp white chocolate chips
- 2 tsp sugar
- Red food coloring
- Whipped cream
- Red and pink sprinkles
SUGGESTED PRODUCTS
- Small Saucepan
- Ladle
- 2 Mugs
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it steams. DO NOT let it boil!
- Add the white chocolate chips to the warmed milk and stir until they are melted.
- Stir in the sugar until it dissolves.
- Add 2-3 drops of red food coloring to the pan and stir to distribute the color. Add additional drops for a deeper shade.
- Pour the red velvet hot chocolate into two mugs.
- Top each mug with whipped cream and sprinkles. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.
Dinner Menu Suggestions
You’ve made the after-dinner drink, but what about the rest of the courses?
Here are additional recipes to create a menu for a dinner party or special meal:
- Appetizer: Garlic Parmesan Shrimp with Roasted Garlic Dip
- Soup: Tomato Soup
- Salad: Mixed Berry Salad Recipe with Raspberry Vinaigrette
- Main Dish: Seared Strip Steak with Sautéed Mushrooms
- Side Dish: Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Beverage: Woo Woo Cocktail
- Dessert: Quick & Easy Valentine’s Day Truffles