Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this creamy, decadent Grinch Hot Chocolate recipe. Slow-cooked to perfection, this vibrant green hot chocolate blends rich white chocolate, heavy cream, and milk with sweetened condensed milk, creating a smooth and velvety treat. Finished with a touch of green and yellow food coloring, it’s the perfect holiday drink for sharing with family and friends, garnished with whimsical toppings to bring the Grinch’s story to life.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Ingredients
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 4 cups whole milk
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Chocolate
- 16 ounces white chocolate chips
Coloring
- Green food coloring (quantity as needed for desired shade)
- Yellow food coloring (quantity as needed for desired shade)
Optional Garnishes
- Whipped cream
- Marshmallows
- Festive sprinkles
- Crushed candy canes
- Small red heart-shaped candy or garnish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the heavy cream, whole milk, white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract into the slow cooker. Gently stir the mixture to evenly distribute the ingredients, ensuring the white chocolate chips are mostly submerged to promote even melting.
- Slow Cook Until Smooth: Cover and set the slow cooker on low heat. Let it cook for 2 to 3 hours, stirring every 20 minutes. This frequent stirring helps prevent the chocolate from burning on the edges and ensures a smooth, creamy consistency as the chocolate fully melts and incorporates.
- Create the Grinch Color: When the hot chocolate base is smooth and thoroughly heated, gradually add green food coloring followed by small amounts of yellow food coloring. Stir well after each addition until you achieve the signature Grinch-green shade.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs and top with your preferred garnishes such as whipped cream, marshmallows, festive sprinkles, or crushed candy canes for added flavor and festive appeal. For a special touch, add a small red heart-shaped candy or garnish symbolizing the Grinch’s growing heart.
Notes
- Stirring every 20 minutes is crucial to prevent burning and ensure smooth melting of chocolate.
- Adjust food coloring slowly to avoid overly intense coloring; a little goes a long way.
- For a thicker consistency, you may reduce the amount of milk slightly or extend the slow-cooking time.
- Keep the slow cooker on low heat to avoid scorching the milk and chocolate.
- Optional toppings like crushed candy canes add a peppermint twist that complements the white chocolate flavor.
