🧹Witches Brew Halloween Hot Chocolate Recipe
This Witches Brew Halloween Hot Chocolate is a non-alcoholic Halloween hot drink that's fun, easy and quick to make, with white hot chocolate, green whipped cream, gummy worms, green marshmallows and candy eyes.
Servings 2 drinks
Calories 425kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups white hot chocolate * I used Candy Cane White Hot Chocolate
- ½ teaspoon Kelly green food coloring I use Wilton icing colors
- 40 green mini marshmallows * buy a bag of multi-colored mini marshmallows and pick out the green
- ½ cup whipping cream *it will double in volume when whipped
- 12 candy eyes * the red eyes are a little harder to find, but you can use any candy eyes
- 6 gummy worms
Instructions
- Mix white hot chocolate mix and hot water or milk together (as per directions on the package) *I buy my white hot chocolate at Bulk Barn and it's about 3 tablespoon for each 1.5 cups
- Beat whipping cream to soft peaks, *then add 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar and 2 tablespoon of piping gel to stabilize, if using* and beat to stiff peaks. Add green food coloring, a little at a time to achieve desired color (match to marshmallows)
- Slowly add green food coloring to hot chocolate to match the color of the marshmallows.
- Add whip cream to hot chocolate, stir (it will foam) and then add marshmallows and 2 or 3 gummy worms. * You can press the candy eyes into the marshmallows to prevent them from slipping in. (I actually forgot to do this for these photos).
Notes
Expert Recipe Tips:
- Match the color to your marshmallows: Add the green food coloring a tiny bit at a time using a toothpick. This gives you much more control and helps you perfectly match the marshmallows for a cohesive “witchy brew” look.
- Don’t overheat the white hot chocolate: If the liquid is too hot, it can cause the whipped cream to melt immediately. Let it cool slightly before topping for the best foamy texture.
- Stabilize your whipped cream: Adding piping gel, a touch of cornstarch, or instant pudding mix helps your whipped cream keep its shape longer—especially if you’re serving this drink at a party.
- Press candy eyes into the marshmallows: To keep them from slipping into the drink, gently press the candy eyes into mini marshmallows before adding them to the hot chocolate.
- Serve in clear mugs or cauldron cups: A transparent mug shows off all the fun layers and color, while a mini cauldron mug makes it extra festive for Halloween parties.
- Keep it warm for parties: If you’re making a large batch, pour it into a small slow cooker or insulated carafe to keep it warm without scorching.
- Make it spooky and customizable: Set up a “witch’s brew bar” with bowls of gummy worms, candy eyes, colored whipped cream, and sprinkles so everyone can create their own creepy concoction.
- Add a grown-up twist: For an adult version, add a splash of Baileys, vanilla vodka, or peppermint schnapps after heating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 878IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg
