Description
This Grinch Hot Chocolate recipe is a festive, creamy white hot chocolate with vibrant green and yellow hues, perfect for holiday celebrations. Made slowly in a slow cooker, it blends heavy cream, whole milk, white chocolate, and sweetened condensed milk into a rich, smooth drink topped with colorful food coloring and optional fun garnishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 4 cups whole milk
- 16 ounces white chocolate chips
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Coloring
- Green food coloring
- Yellow food coloring
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Marshmallows
- Festive sprinkles
- Crushed candy canes
- Small red heart-shaped candy or garnish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the heavy cream, whole milk, white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract into a slow cooker. Stir gently to distribute all ingredients evenly, ensuring chocolate chips are mostly submerged to promote even melting.
- Cook Slowly: Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Let the mixture cook for 2 to 3 hours, stirring about every 20 minutes. This frequent stirring prevents burning and helps the chocolate melt smoothly and blend thoroughly.
- Add Food Coloring: Once the mixture is smooth and fully heated, gradually add green and yellow food coloring. Start with green, then add small amounts of yellow to create the perfect Grinch-green color. Stir well after each addition until the desired shade is reached.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs. Garnish with whipped cream, marshmallows, festive sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or add a small red heart-shaped candy for a fun Grinch-inspired detail.
Notes
- Stirring every 20 minutes is crucial to prevent the chocolate from burning and ensure smooth consistency.
- Adjust food coloring slowly to avoid over-coloring; a little goes a long way.
- Use full-fat dairy for richest flavor and texture.
- Optional toppings can be customized based on personal preference or dietary restrictions.
- Store leftover hot chocolate in the refrigerator and reheat gently before serving.
