Unicorn Hot Chocolate Ingredients

To make this magical hot chocolate recipe, you will need the following ingredients (see the recipe card below for exact amounts):

Whole milk

Heavy cream

White chocolate chips

Vanilla extract

Pink food dye

Wilton violet decorating icing: you can use any color tubed frosting.

Blue granulated sugar

Whipped cream

Jet-Puffed FunMallows: these pastel colored mini marshmallows are perfect for this drink. They are sometimes referred to as unicorn poop.

Sprinkles, candies and lollipops: I found purple unicorn sprinkles at Michaels or you can use these similar sprinkles from Amazon. Wilton Diamonds sprinkles add a pop of shine. These lollipop twists look like unicorn horns and you can find them at a local candy store or online.

How to Make Pink Hot Chocolate

The key to dyeing hot chocolate is to make it from scratch with white chocolate. If you use regular chocolate, the dye will not mix well with the brown color.

Step 1. Rim the Glass

Line rims of mugs with tubed frosting. Pour a small amount of the colored granulated sugar onto a flat plate. Turn the mug upside down and lightly press the frosting-covered rims into the granulated sugar. Do not press too hard. When pressing the frosting-covered rims into the granulated sugar, use a feather-light touch! If pressed down too hard, it will smush.

Step 2. Make the hot chocolate

In a small saucepan, heat the whole milk, heavy cream, white chocolate chips, and vanilla extract on a medium-low setting. Whisk continuously, making sure that the chocolate melts but does not burn.Add pink food dye until desired color is achieved. Remove from heat.

Step 3. Assemble the unicorn drink

Pour the hot chocolate into the mugs and top with whipped cream, sprinkles, candies, and a large lollipop. You can even drizzle a little more of the purple icing on top.

Other Fun Hot Chocolate Recipes

Red Velvet Hot Chocolate – this red hot chocolate is perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Mexican Hot Chocolate – sweet and spicy doesn’t just apply to food. You must try this delicious drink.

Hazelnut White Hot Chocolate – a fun twist on a classic drink.

In a small saucepan, heat the whole milk, heavy cream, white chocolate chips, and vanilla extract on a medium-low setting. Whisk continuously, making sure that the chocolate melts but does not burn.
Add pink food dye until desired color is achieved. Remove from heat.
Line rims of mugs with tubed frosting. Pour a small amount of the colored granulated sugar onto a flat plate. Turn the mug upside down and lightly press the frosting-covered rims into the granulated sugar. Do not press too hard.
Pour the hot chocolate into the mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, sprinkles, candies, and a large lollipop.

Unicorn Hot Chocolate