Vampire Hot Chocolate Recipe
Indulge in the spooky season with this rich and creamy Vampire Hot Chocolate, featuring a luscious blend of dark chocolate, cocoa, and heavy cream, topped with whipped cream and a dramatic edible blood drizzle for a festive, hauntingly delicious treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Hot Chocolate:
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (60–70% cocoa)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Decoration:
- Whipped cream (homemade or store-bought)
- Edible blood drizzle (made from corn syrup, red food coloring, and chocolate syrup or powdered sugar)
- Cocoa powder or red sanding sugar for rimming the mug (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Edible Blood: Prepare the edible blood drizzle by mixing corn syrup with red food coloring and either chocolate syrup or powdered sugar. Adjust the mixture until it is thick enough to drip slowly over the whipped cream without running off completely, creating a realistic blood effect.
- Prepare the Hot Chocolate: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine whole milk and heavy cream. Warm the mixture until hot but not boiling, then whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Add the dark chocolate chips and stir continuously until fully melted and silky. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
- Decorate the Mug: Optionally, moisten the rim of each mug slightly and dip it into cocoa powder or red sanding sugar to create a spooky, dramatic rim. Carefully pour the hot chocolate into the mugs, leaving about one inch of space at the top for the toppings.
- Top and Drizzle: Spoon or pipe a generous swirl of whipped cream over the hot chocolate. Using a spoon or squeeze bottle, drizzle the edible blood over the whipped cream and along the rim of the mug, allowing it to drip naturally for a hauntingly realistic vampire effect.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar quantity according to your preferred sweetness level.
- The edible blood can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with 60–70% cocoa for a rich and smooth flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and cream with almond or oat milk and coconut cream, and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the whipped cream topping at its best texture.
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