Unicorn Hot Chocolate! It’s a creamy hot white chocolate, colored pink, topped with sprinkles, whipped cream, marshmallows, and a blue icing drizzle!
Unicorn Hot Chocolate Is Perfect For:
- Unicorn-themed birthday parties
- Valentine’s Day treats
- Galentine’s brunches
- Rainy day pick-me-ups
- Just because you deserve a magical drink
Tips and Tricks for the Best Unicorn Hot Chocolate
✔ Use real white chocolate. The better the chocolate, the creamier the drink. Skip the white chocolate syrup if you can — real chips or bars melt down beautifully.
✔ Divide and conquer. Once your white hot chocolate base is ready, divide it into a few bowls or mugs and tint each a different pastel color. Then swirl them together in the mug for a rainbow effect.
✔ Don’t overheat the milk. White chocolate can scorch easily. Keep the heat medium-low and stir constantly until melted.
✔ Gel food coloring is your BFF. It gives you those vibrant unicorn hues without thinning out your drink.
Optional (But Magical) Garnishes
This is a very easy recipe that can be made with your kids! Get creative with toppings and mix-ins!
- Mini marshmallows (especially the rainbow kind)
- Rainbow sprinkles
- Edible glitter or shimmer dust
- Cotton candy
- Colored sugar
- White chocolate curls
- Mini meringues
- Star-shaped candies or marshmallows
- Pastel rock candy sticks
Add-In Ideas (For Extra Flavor!)
Want to level up the flavor? Try these:
- Peppermint extract for a minty twist
- Strawberry syrup for a fruity vibe (and pinker color!)
- Coconut milk for a tropical flair
- A splash of almond extract for a bakery-style undertone
- Pink hot cocoa mix for a shortcut and deeper color
How to Serve Unicoen Hot Chocolate
Pour the swirled pastel hot chocolate into clear mugs or mason jars for that Insta-worthy look. Top it high with whipped cream and load up on those toppings. Add a colorful paper straw, and maybe even a unicorn stir stick if you’re feelin’ extra. (We always are.)
Unicorn Hot Chocolate
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: serves 2
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
A magical pastel rainbow of color, fluffy mini marshmallows, and a warm and creamy white chocolate make this Unicorn Hot Chocolate the stuff of dreams. So fun, and so easy at the same time! Serve any time of year you want to throw a party in a mug.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- Pink food coloring
- Topping ideas: Whipped Cream, Pastel sprinkles, Colored mini marshmallows, Blue icing
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan combine milk, vanilla, sugar, white chocolate, and 2 drops of pink food coloring.
- Heat over low heat, stirring constantly until white chocolate is melted and sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat.
- To prepare mugs line rims with blue frosting and dip into sprinkles.
- Pour warm hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream, sprinkles, mini marshmallows and a little extra frosting, if desired.
Notes
Enjoy warm!
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This is seriously the funnest. Lucy and I will be making some this weekend. We can’t wait!
oh goodness, this is my dream, LITERALLY!
I had a fever yesterday and dreamed that you had unicorn hot chocolate kits and i was so excited that mine came in the mail! ill definitely have to make this!
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This is the sweetest!! Thank you!!
Such a cute idea, where did you get the rainbow candies? Or are they marshmallows?
They’re Lucky Charms!
Where did you buy the cute rainbow candies? Or are they marshmallows?
They look like lucky charm marshmallows!
Their just llucky chaems cereal
Very cool! What an awesome idea:)
My daughter would be SO excited to make this. Thank you!
This is so fun!