Vampire Hot Chocolate

Indulge in a spooky twist on the classic hot chocolate with rich flavors and a fun edible 'blood' drizzle.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 cups

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Base

2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup dark chocolate chips (60% to 70% cocoa)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 pinch salt
to taste cups sugar

For the Edible Blood Drizzle

¼ cup corn syrup
few drops red food coloring
to taste chocolate syrup or powdered sugar

For Serving

to taste whipped cream

Equipment

medium saucepan
Mixing Bowl

Method

Chocolate Base Preparation

In a medium saucepan, pour in whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until warm, about 4–5 minutes.
Add dark chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt to the saucepan. Stir continuously for another 4–6 minutes until fully melted and smooth.
Taste and add sugar as needed to achieve desired sweetness.

Prepare Edible Blood Drizzle

In a separate bowl, mix corn syrup with red food coloring and chocolate syrup or powdered sugar until thick and glossy.

Presentation Steps

Rim the mugs with cocoa powder or red sanding sugar by moistening the rim with water or corn syrup, then dipping into the powder.
Pour the hot chocolate mixture into each mug, leaving about an inch at the top.
Top each mug with whipped cream, piping it high.
Drizzle the edible blood over the whipped cream for a spooky finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider pairing with Halloween cookies or cake pops. You can prepare the chocolate base in advance and reheat before serving.

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