Rich, creamy red velvet hot chocolate recipe

All you need is four ingredients and five minutes to make this quick and easy red velvet hot chocolate recipe. It’s rich and creamy chocolate goodness, perfect for a cozy night in.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4.5 cups whole milk
• 2 tbsp red liquid food coloring
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, stir together sugar (or honey) and cocoa powder, then add 1/2 cup of milk.
2. Stir CONSTANTLY over medium heat until the hot chocolate mixture comes to a boil. Cook, while stirring, for about two minutes. Do not stop stirring or it will scorch.
3. Add the remaining milk and food coloring (or beetroot powder). Reduce heat to medium-low and continue the constant stirring until the milk is to the desired temperature. Do not boil.
4. Remove from heat and add vanilla if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!