Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

Hello lovelies!

Thirsty?  Cold?  In need of a hot beverage?  How about a RED VELVET HOT CHOCOLATE with CREAM CHEESE WHIPPED CREAM?

{pictures and recipe courtesy of Une-deux Senses  -- definitely a foodie blog to check out for recipes!}

Red Velvet Hot Chocolate with Cream Cheese Whipped Cream

{serves 4}

Ingredients:

4 cups whole milk
1 dash water
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. red food coloring
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 - 4 tbsp. whipped cream cheese, room temperature

Directions:
In a stand mixer, combine the heavy cream and sugar.  Whip on medium speed with the whisk attachment for 2 - 3 minutes.  Just before peaks form, add the cream cheese and whisk for another 2 minutes. Taste and add more cream cheese to taste. Be careful not to over whip though or else you'll have butter.

 In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat. Add a splash of water and the chocolate chips, constantly stirring gently. When almost melted, add the red food coloring and stir. When the chocolate chips are thoroughly melted, pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with the whipped cream.

{another version of this recipe can be found here.}

Cheers! xo