Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

• servings: 1
• active time: 10
• total time: 15

Ingredients

For The Hot Cocoa:

• 1 glass (250ml) milk (optional: plant-based)

• 60-70g dark chocolate

• 1 tsp maple syrup

• 1 ½ tsp red food coloring

For the white cream on top:

• 4 tbsp whipped cream

• 1 tbsp powdered sugar

• ½ tsp almond extract

Directions

In a saucepan boil water over high heat. Turn to medium and place a metal bowl on top of it.

Crush the chocolate into small pieces and add them to the metal bowl. Stir while they melt.

Slowly pour the milk into the melted chocolate. Stir well.

Mix in the red food coloring and maple syrup. Stir for one-two more minutes, then remove from heat. Transfer the hot cocoa to a mug.

Whip the cream together with the powdered sugar. Add the almond extract while whipping.

Add and shape the whipped cream over the hot chocolate.