Strawberry Hot Chocolate is a creamy pink drink made with fresh strawberries, white chocolate, milk, and sugar. This sweet homemade hot chocolate is perfect for Valentine’s Day or a cozy winter treat.
This is one of those fun little recipes I’ve had on my site for years. The pretty pink color makes it especially nice for Valentine’s Day, and it’s easy to make with just a few ingredients.
About the Ingredients
- Fresh Strawberries: Add natural strawberry flavor and give the drink its pretty pink color.
- Sugar: Sweetens the strawberries and balances their tartness.
- Milk: Creates a smooth, creamy base for the hot chocolate.
- White Chocolate: Melts into the warm milk for a rich, sweet finish.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Strawberry Hot Chocolate
Prepare the Strawberries: Place sliced strawberries in a small bowl and sprinkle with sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes.
Puree the Strawberries: Transfer the strawberries to a food processor and blend until smooth.
Melt the Chocolate: Heat milk or half-and-half with white chocolate in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until melted, without letting it boil.
Add the Strawberries: Stir in the strawberry puree and cook over low heat for another 2 minutes.
Serve: Pour into mugs and enjoy warm.
Tips I Found Helpful
- Use ripe strawberries: They give the hot chocolate the best flavor.
- Keep the heat low: Avoid boiling the milk so the white chocolate melts smoothly.
- Make it extra creamy: Use half-and-half instead of milk for a richer drink.
- For a smoother drink: Strain the strawberry puree to remove the seeds.
- Store leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently over low heat, stirring frequently.
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Strawberry Hot Chocolate
Strawberry Hot Chocolate is a creamy pink drink made with fresh strawberries, white chocolate, and milk. An easy homemade treat for Valentine's Day!
Ingredients
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 cups milk or half-and-half
- ½ cup white chocolate
Instructions
- Place the sliced strawberries in a small bowl and sprinkle with sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the strawberries to a food processor and puree until smooth.
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the milk or half-and-half with the white chocolate. Stir until the chocolate melts. Do not boil.
- Stir in the strawberry puree and continue heating over low heat for about 2 minutes.
- Pour into mugs and serve warm.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 604Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 185mgCarbohydrates: 83gFiber: 3gSugar: 68gProtein: 13g
Thanks for sharing this at Motivation Monday on Mom Home Guide! I think my kids would love this!