Vampire Blood White Hot Chocolate
This fun and festive Vampire Blood White Hot Chocolate combines creamy white chocolate with strawberry syrup for a visually striking and delicious drink, perfect for Halloween or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Hot Chocolate
- 4 cups half-and-half (or whole milk)
- 1 tablespoon Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped Use high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor.
- 1 pinch salt
- whipped cream Whipped cream For topping
- to taste strawberry syrup For drizzling on top
For the Strawberry Syrup
- 1 cup ripe strawberries
- 1/2 cup Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- optional red food coloring To tint syrup if desired
Instructions
Prepare the Hot Chocolate
- Add half-and-half, sugar, vanilla, white chocolate, and salt to a medium saucepan.
- Cook over low heat until chocolate melts and comes to a simmer, being careful not to boil.
- Ladle into mugs.
Make Strawberry Syrup
- Add strawberries, sugar, and water to a medium saucepan.
- Bring to a boil and let cook until the strawberries break down, about 5 minutes.
- Strain berries out and pour syrup into a jar.
- Tint with red food coloring if needed. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Serve
- Top the hot chocolate in mugs with whipped cream and strawberry syrup.
Notes
Stir constantly while heating to prevent the chocolate from burning. Adjust sweetness by changing sugar amounts according to taste. For richer flavor, replace half of the half-and-half with heavy cream.