Instant Strawberry Hot Cocoa Mix
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Hot drinks are a nice way to warm up on a cold day. So this week, I’m doing a hot drink week, and we are starting off with an Instant Strawberry Hot Cocoa Mix.
This instant strawberry white hot chocolate mix is based on a recipe that I have made in the past. However, instead of cocoa powder, you use Nestle Nesquik Strawberry drink mix to get that strawberry flavor.
Ingredients for Instant Strawberry Hot Chocolate Mix
- HIGH QUALITY WHITE CHOCOLATE
- INSTANT DRY NONFAT MILK
- NESTLE STRAWBERRY NESQUIK POWDERED DRINK MIX
However to up the flavor of the mix, the mix has added white chocolate and non-fat dry milk. You can even make this mix up with just water. But in my opinion, making it with milk gives you a creamy taste.
Using high-quality chocolate over white chocolate chips can make a significant difference in the flavor and texture of your hot cocoa mix. High-quality chocolate tends to have a richer, creamier, and more intense flavor compared to white chocolate chips, which can sometimes taste overly sweet and artificial. Additionally, high-quality chocolate often melts more smoothly and evenly.
This mix makes a great gift from the kitchen. Girls will love the pink color. You can give some of the mix with a cute mug. You can also include some fun mini marshmallows! I found some pastel rainbow marshmallows at my local Walmart. That is what I used in the photo. I also had some cute gold sparkle drink stirring sticks I also used. I even think this is another gift that you could give for Valentine’s Day, too, with that bright pink color.
Instructions for Instant Strawberry Hot Cocoa Mix
Prepare the Ingredients: Place the white chocolate and dry milk into a food processor. If you don’t have a food processor, a good blender can also work.
Process the Mixture: Blend the white chocolate and dry milk together in the food processor until it forms a fine powder. This ensures the ingredients are well combined and will dissolve easily later.
Combine with Strawberry Nesquick: Transfer the powdered mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the strawberry Nesquick mix.
Whisk Until Smooth: Use a whisk to blend the ingredients together thoroughly, ensuring there are no clumps. The white chocolate and dry milk mixture may tend to clump, so take your time to whisk it well.
Store Properly: Transfer the well-mixed powder to an airtight container to keep it fresh and prevent moisture from getting in.
Make the Hot Cocoa: When you’re ready to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, add 2 tablespoons of the mixture into 6 ounces of hot milk (skim milk works well) or hot water. Stir until the mixture is fully dissolved and well combined. This recipe yields about 12 servings of delicious, strawberry-flavored hot cocoa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I don’t have a food processor?
If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a high-quality blender. Alternatively, you can grate the white chocolate finely and mix it with the dry milk manually.
How do I store the hot cocoa mix?
Store the hot cocoa mix in an airtight container with a lid at room temperature. Ensure it’s kept in a cool, dry place to prevent any moisture from getting in.
How can I prevent clumping in the mix?
To prevent clumping, make sure to process the ingredients until they are a fine powder and whisk the mix thoroughly to break up any clumps. Sifting the dry ingredients before combining can also help.
How can I make this mix gift-worthy?
Package the hot cocoa mix in a decorative jar or bag, and add a ribbon with a tag that includes instructions for making the hot cocoa. It makes a lovely and thoughtful homemade gift.
Can I adjust the sweetness?
Yes, you can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less strawberry Nesquick or sugar to the mix. Taste the mixture and adjust according to your preference.
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Instant Strawberry Hot Cocoa Mix
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 7 oz high quality white chocolate chopped
- ⅓ cup instant non fat dry milk
- 1 cup Nestle Strawberry Nesquick powdered drink mix
Instructions
- Place the white chocolate and dry milk into a food processor (I think a good blender could work also). Process in the ingredients in the food processor until it becomes a nice powder.
- Add the powder to a bowl and add the strawberry Nesquick mix. Whisk together until well blended with no clumps. (The white chocolate/dry milk mixture likes to clump together)
- Store in an airtight container.
- To make hot cocoa, add 2 Tbsp of this mixture into 6 oz hot milk (I even used Skim) or water and stir until well combined and the mixture has dissolved. This makes about 12 servings.
Nutrition
This recipe is adapted from Sprinkle Bakes.
