Pink Hot Chocolate Recipe - Best & Easiest! (2024)

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This pink hot chocolate recipe has a slightly strawberry flavor that is so delicious – and it couldn’t be easier to make. Homemade hot chocolate mix is perfect for gifting in mason jars.

In addition to the recipe card at the bottom of the post, there’s also a video. Scroll down to see the recipe in action!

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Just because Christmas is over doesn’t mean that we have to stop drinking hot chocolate. There are plenty of chilly days ahead that deserve a hot cup of yumminess.

My homemade white hot chocolate mix recipe has been very popular, so I thought I would create a pink version. This pink hot chocolate recipe would be such a cute Valentine’s gift, all packaged up in a mason jar.

Pink Hot Chocolate

You can serve up a hot cup of pink hot chocolate to your kids as an after school treat! They’re going to love it.

This hot chocolate mix has a slightly strawberry flavor that is so delicious, and it couldn’t be easier to make. It takes about five minutesand no fancy cooking skills are required.

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Servings and Sizes For Gifting

This homemade hot chocolate mix is perfect for gifting. If you make the recipe as specified below, you can fill about 2/3rds of one quart jar (32 oz), three of the 1/2 pint jars (8 oz.), and almost six of the smallest 4 ounce jars.

This recipe gives you about 36 servings of pink hot chocolate, so divide accordingly. There are two things you should remember. First, you can multiply or divide this recipe as need be to make the number of servings you need.

Second, you should have mini marshmallows on hand to fill your jars to the top. That’s the great thing about gifting this hot chocolate mix; you don’t need to have the exact amount to fill the jars. Mini marshmallows are a great filler, and who doesn’t love marshmallows on their hot chocolate?

Don’t forget to provide a handwritten note to the gift recipient with instructions about how much they should use to make their hot chocolate! It can be reconstituted with water, almond milk, milk, or really any liquid.

Using Other Flavors

You can absolutely use other flavors of Nesquik for this recipe, like chocolate or vanilla. I even saw a Banana online (:0)! There’s a no-sugar added version as well, which will reduce the sugar grams count of this hot chocolate recipe.

I think it would be fun to experiment! You could even make a Neapolitan version with all three if you’re feeling wild and crazy.

Homemade Hot Chocolate Without Milk Powder

If someone has an allergy and you would like to make this without dairy, simply leave out the milk powder and add a few tablespoons of cornstarch. It’s going to make about 24 servings instead of 36, so you’ll have to keep that in mind as you are considering how much you need.

Are you ready for this homemade hot chocolate mix recipe? Keep reading!

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Pink Hot Chocolate in a Jar

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cupStrawberry Nesquick (for more strawberry flavor, you can add more!)
  • 1cup white chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup instant dry milk
  • 1/2 package instant white chocolate pudding(3.3 oz)
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Blend up the white chocolate chips in a blender until they are ground up into fairly fine powder. To make this easier, freeze the chocolate chips first! They will blend much easier.

Combine the chocolate chips in a bowl with the other ingredients; stir.

Divide amongst the containers. This will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two months, and in the fridge for up to six months.

Mix about 3 teaspoons homemade hot chocolate mix for every cup of hot water or milk. Heat on medium-low on the stove to bring it to temperature and avoid scorching.

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Yield: 36 servings

Pink Hot Chocolate

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This pink hot chocolate recipe has a slightly strawberry flavor that is so delicious - and it couldn't be easier to make! Homemade hot chocolate is perfect for gifts in mason jars.

Prep Time5 minutes

Total Time5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Strawberry Nesquick
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup instant dry milk
  • 3.3 oz instant white chocolate pudding mix, (1/2 package)
  • mini marshmallows, (optional)

Instructions

  1. Blend up the white chocolate chips in a blender until they are ground up into fairly fine powder. You can make this easier by freezing the chocolate chips first.
  2. Combine the chocolate chips and remaining ingredients in a bowl; stir.
  3. To make the hot chocolate, use about 3 teaspoons for every cup of hot water or milk.
  4. You can make this by adding boiling water or mixing into milk in a saucepan on the stove. Heat on medium-low to bring to temperature and avoid scorching.

Notes

Have a bag of mini marshmallows on hand to fill the top of your jars if you are gifting (not included in nutritional information).

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

36

Serving Size:

1 tsp

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 43Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 59mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 0gSugar: 6gProtein: 1g

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Layer your homemade hot chocolate in a jar with mini marshmallows for a Valentine’s day gift!

Don’t forget to check out the video here:

If you’re interested in another hot chocolate recipe, we have one that doesn’t include Nesquik (it’s made from scratch). And we also have salted caramel hot chocolate. Enjoy!

Pink Hot Chocolate Web Story

Pink Hot Chocolate Recipe - Best & Easiest! (2024)

FAQs

What is pink hot chocolate made of? ›

This rich, pink-hued hot drink is made from white chocolate and milk, topped with rainbow-dyed whipped double cream, sweets and sprinkles.

What are the ingredients in pink chocolate? ›

Ruby chocolate is made of sugar, cocoa butter, skimmed milk powder, whole milk powder, cocoa mass, emulsifier; soya lecithin, citric acid, and vanilla flavouring. It's made from the same cocoa beans as dark, milk, or white chocolate is made of.

What is the new type of pink chocolate? ›

Ruby chocolate is a style or distinct variety of chocolate that is pink or purple in colour. Barry Callebaut, a Belgian–Swiss cocoa company, introduced it as a distinct product on 5 September 2017 after beginning development of their product in 2004.

What is the secret ingredient in gourmet hot chocolate? ›

Marshmallows: The Unsung Hero

Believe it or not, the secret ingredient in gourmet hot chocolate is none other than marshmallows. These fluffy, sweet confections are the unsung heroes of the hot chocolate world, adding a delightful creaminess and hint of sweetness that takes the drink to a whole new level.

Is hot chocolate better with milk or water? ›

Although hot chocolate doesn't necessarily need an even more creamy, decadent taste, using milk certainly enriches the experience. We suspect that milk adds a creamier taste than water alone, and when combined with the notes of chocolate, the smooth undertones of the milk simply add a delicious backdrop.

What is coffee and hot chocolate called? ›

What exactly is mocha? A mocha is a blend of a cappuccino and a hot chocolate. Like a cappuccino it contains espresso, warm milk and a frothy top but it also contains a sweet chocolatey twist using either chocolate powder, chocolate syrup or melted chocolate.

What colour cup does hot chocolate taste better in? ›

Hot chocolate tastes better in an orange or cream colored cup than in a white or red one, new research has shown. The study adds to recent research demonstrating how our senses perceive food in a different way depending on the characteristics of the container from which we eat and drink.

Does hot chocolate stain your teeth like coffee? ›

Hot Chocolate

Chocolate drinks also stain the teeth, although not to the same extent as coffee or tea. That is because the milk in hot chocolate neutralizes the effect. While hot chocolate does not contain stain-causing tannins like cola or tea, it does contain chromogens, which discolor the teeth.

How do you get a hot chocolate stain? ›

To remove a chocolate stain, first, blot the stain with a clean, dry cloth to remove any excess chocolate. Next, apply white vinegar to a clean cloth and dab the cloth onto the stain. Allow the vinegar to sit on the stain for a few minutes before blotting the stain with a clean, dry cloth.

What are pink chocolate mice made of? ›

These adorable little critters are made with high-quality chocolate and are perfect for any occasion. Ingredients; Sugar, palm oil, whey powder (from milk), wheat flour (with added calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin), emulsifier: soya lecithin; flavourings, colour: carmine.

What is Starbucks hot chocolate made of? ›

Starbucks makes its hot chocolate with mocha syrup that's used for a variety of other drinks in the store. A barista combines mocha syrup with a couple squirts of vanilla syrup and heated milk, and he then finishes off the drink with a sweet pile of whipped cream.

What is naturally occurring pink chocolate? ›

The same is true for ruby chocolate. We don't use any additives, all is included in the bean itself. This means the pink ruby color and fruity flavor of ruby chocolate is 100% natural. The production of ruby chocolate cannot be called 'natural', simply because it's not happening spontaneously in nature.

Is pink chocolate white chocolate? ›

After discovering a new pink bean in the cocoa-growing regions of Ivory Coast, Ecuador and Brazil, teams have been hard at work for 13 years to bring the berry-laced, indulgently smooth creation to market. Not to be confused with white chocolate mixed with food colouring, Ruby chocolate has a sweetness all of its own.

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