Red Velvet Coffee

A side photo of red velvet latte with some sprinkles on the side

This cozy and delicious red velvet coffee is the perfect comfort drink! Make it for your loved ones on birthdays, Valentine's Day, or other special holidays, or simply enjoy it every day!

Course Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine American, Italian

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 171kcal

Author Kate Hahnel

Ingredients

Whipped Creamer

⅓ cup full fat whipping cream
1 tablespoon powdered sweetener (such as regular sugar or a low-carb sweetener such as allulose)
1-3 drops red food coloring

To make the coffee latte

1 cup coffee
1½ cups milk of choice (such as regular dairy, almond milk, or coconut milk)
3 oz unsweetened or semi-sweet white or dark chocolate bar, broken into small pieces (see notes below) (approx. 85 grams)
1 teaspoon unsweetened or semi-sweet cocoa powder
a few drops of red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
chocolate shavings or sprinkles to decorate (optional)

Instructions

Make the whipped Creamer

Combine the whipping cream, powdered sweetener, and red food coloring in a small cup or bowl. Use a whisk to whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks.
⅓ cup full fat whipping cream, 1 tablespoon powdered sweetener, 1-3 drops red food coloring

Make the coffee

In a small saucepan, combine coffee, milk, the broken chocolate bar, and the cocoa powder. Bring this to heat under low to medium heat then use a whisk to combine until most but not all of the chocolate is melted.
1 cup coffee, 1½ cups milk of choice, 3 oz unsweetened or semi-sweet white or dark chocolate bar, broken into small pieces (see notes below), 1 teaspoon unsweetened or semi-sweet cocoa powder
Remove the saucepan from the heat, stir in the red food coloring and vanilla extract.
a few drops of red food coloring, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pour the latte into cups, top with the whipped cream, and garnish with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or as preferred. Serve and enjoy warm.
chocolate shavings or sprinkles to decorate

Notes

When making the red velvet latte, feel free to use more or less chocolate, to suit your taste. You can also use chocolate chips, instead of a regular bar.
use espresso for a more intense coffee flavor!
make it extra healthy by using blended beetroot or a teaspoon of beetroot powder.
make red velvet iced coffee by chilling the latte in the fridge instead of serving it warm.
you can also make it diet-friendly by using a suitable sweetener, milk, and chocolate (for example, use almond milk, allulose, and some sugar-free chocolate and sprinkles for keto).

Nutritional information has been provided as a guide and will vary depending on the products used. We recommend that you make your own calculations.

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