Description
This festive Grinch Hot Chocolate is a rich and creamy holiday treat that combines melted white chocolate, heavy cream, milk, and sweetened condensed milk, tinted a vibrant Grinch green with food coloring. Slow-cooked to perfection, this cozy beverage is perfect for warming up during winter celebrations and can be topped with marshmallows, whipped cream, and sprinkles for extra fun.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Ingredients
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 4 cups milk (whole milk or two percent recommended)
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Chocolate
- 16 ounces white chocolate chips
Coloring
- Green food coloring
- Yellow food coloring
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the heavy cream, milk, white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract into the slow cooker. Stir gently until all components are evenly mixed.
- Cook Slow and Low: Set the slow cooker to the low setting and cook for 2-3 hours, stirring every 20-30 minutes just until the chocolate chips are completely melted and the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add Color: Slowly add green and yellow food coloring a few drops at a time, stirring to achieve the signature Grinch green shade to your liking.
- Keep Warm and Serve: Switch the slow cooker to the warm setting to maintain temperature for up to 3 hours. Serve the hot chocolate in mugs and optionally top with mini marshmallows, whipped cream, and festive sprinkles.
Notes
- This recipe yields about 12 servings, perfect for parties or family gatherings.
- Using full-fat milk and heavy cream ensures rich creaminess but can be adjusted with lower-fat dairy if preferred.
- Stirring regularly prevents scorching and ensures smooth melting of the white chocolate chips.
- You can substitute the slow cooker method by gently heating the mixture in a heavy-bottomed pot on low heat while stirring frequently.
- Adjust the amount of food coloring slowly—green and yellow in combination—to get the perfect Grinch hue.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Grinch Hot Chocolate, holiday drink, white hot chocolate, festive beverage, holiday recipe, slow cooker hot chocolate
