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Vampire Hot Chocolate

Vampire hot chocolate is a bright red white chocolate drink warmed gently on the stovetop until smooth. A little vanilla and kosher salt balance the creamy sweetness, and it’s served hot.
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Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 6 oz white chocolate finely chopped or white chocolate chips
  • 0.5 tsp red gel food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Combine the milk and salt in a medium saucepan.
  2. Warm over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, until steaming but not simmering.
  3. Add the white chocolate and whisk over low heat until completely melted and smooth, about 2 minutes.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  5. Whisk in the red gel food coloring and vanilla extract until evenly bright red.
  6. Serve hot.

Notes

For the smoothest drink, keep the milk steaming but do not let it simmer. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended. For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free milk and dairy-free white chocolate.