Description
Frostbite Blue Christmas Cocoa is a festive and creamy hot chocolate made with white chocolate and a hint of almond and vanilla extracts. This icy blue drink is perfect for the holiday season, topped with whipped cream and blue sprinkles for a whimsical touch. Enjoy this warm, visually stunning beverage that brings a delightful twist to traditional hot cocoa.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
Flavorings and Color
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 4–6 drops blue food coloring (or to desired color)
Toppings
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Blue sprinkles or sugar crystals (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the milk mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the whole milk, white chocolate chips, and sweetened condensed milk. Stir constantly to prevent scorching and ensure the white chocolate melts smoothly. Continue until the mixture is fully melted and smooth, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add flavorings and color: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract if using. Then add blue food coloring, starting with 4 drops and increasing to your preferred icy blue shade, stirring well to evenly distribute the color.
- Serve and garnish: Pour the prepared blue cocoa into mugs. Top generously with whipped cream and sprinkle with blue sprinkles or sugar crystals to create a festive and visually appealing presentation. Serve warm to enjoy the comforting, sweet flavors.
Notes
- To make this drink dairy-free, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk and use dairy-free white chocolate chips.
- For a peppermint variation, add a drop of peppermint extract instead of almond extract to give the drink a refreshing holiday twist.
- Adjust the amount of blue food coloring to suit your desired intensity of color.
- Keep stirring continuously while heating to prevent the milk from burning and to ensure a creamy texture.
