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Boozy Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

February 9, 2015 · by Ari ·

Boozy Red Velvet Hot Chocolate: Rich and decadent with white & dark chocolate + cream cheese melted in!

Rich, creamy and boozy red velvet hot chocolate made with cream cheese and almond milk for an ultra creamy texture combined with white and dark chocolate chips and cake flavored vodka. 

Boozy Red Velvet Hot Chocolate: Rich and decadent with white & dark chocolate + cream cheese melted in!

You guys, you guys, you guys, youuuu guuuuyyyysss! I am so excited I’m about to burst! Today we’re throwing a virtual baby shower for my BBFF (best blog friend forever…yup, we’re nerdy) Nicole from The Marvelous Misadventures of a Foodie. I cannot believe that within the next month Nicole will have a tiny human, and I will have to stop referring to him/her as White Baby. I’m a little sad about that.

Boozy Red Velvet Hot Chocolate: Rich and decadent with white & dark chocolate + cream cheese melted in!

Surrrrprise Nicole! It’s your party! Whenever I think of Nicole’s blog and her favorite foods, I think about pizza, brownies and drinks. So today all of the recipes will be just that–pizza, brownies and booze! I had grand plans for this super amazing infusion I wanted to create, but I couldn’t find all the ingredients I needed, so I went with plan B, and I can’t say I’m disappointed. 😉

Boozy Red Velvet Hot Chocolate: Rich and decadent with white & dark chocolate + cream cheese melted in!

This hot chocolate is totally over the top rich and creamy thanks to the cream cheese. I used a combination of white and dark chocolate chips to get the traditional vanilla and chocolate flavor of red velvet. If you have any buttermilk on hand, you can also add a tablespoon or two, but I didn’t and I didn’t want to get a whole container just for a few tablespoons, ya know?

Boozy Red Velvet Hot Chocolate: Rich and decadent with white & dark chocolate + cream cheese melted in!

So make sure as you sip on your boozy red velvet hot chocolate, that you head over and give Nicole some love and congratulations for growing a whole human! Also, I put together a little list of my 5 favorite recipes that I’ve tasted from her. It was so freaking hard because I seriously love everything she makes, but I’d start with her Bacon Infused Bourbon, DIY Pumpkin Pie Vodka, Mexican Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Ultimate Candy Bar Brownies, and Red Velvet Ice Cream.

Boozy Red Velvet Hot Chocolate
Recipe Type: Drinks
Author: Ari Ziskin
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 10 mins
Serves: 3
Rich, creamy and boozy red velvet hot chocolate made with cream cheese and almond milk for an ultra creamy texture combined with white and dark chocolate chips and cake flavored vodka.
Ingredients
  • 3 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or milk of choice)
  • 2 ounces reduced fat cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
  • 3-4 shots cake flavored vodka (depending how strong you want it)
  • whipped cream for topping
Instructions
  1. Heat almond milk, cream cheese, and white and dark chocolate chips in a medium sauce pan over medium heat whisking constantly until all ingredients are melted and mostly combined. The cream cheese may separate a little bit–the next step will fix this.
  2. Transfer liquid to a blender and blend until frothy and combined. Pour back into sauce pan and over low heat, whisk in vanilla, food coloring and vodka. Serve immediately topped with whipped cream.
Notes
*If you’d like, add 1-2 tablespoons buttermilk. This will give you even more of the red velvet flavor, but it is not required if you don’t have it on hand.[br]**A cake vodka whipped cream or a cream cheese whipped cream take this to the next level!
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Make sure to check out the rest of the links from this virtual shower!

Boozy Red Velvet Hot Chocolate from Ari’s Menu
Boozy Iced Coffee from The Wanderlust Kitchen
Coconut Oil Brownies from Handle the Heat
Raspberry Lemonade Champagne Punch from Eat. Drink. Love.
Chocolate Cherry Brownies
from Savvy Eats
Four Cheese Pizza with Sausage and Peppers from The Little Ferraro Kitchen
Crab Rangoon Pizza from Mollie’s Sprinkles of Life
Grapefruit Chia Seed Cocktail from Peace Love and Oats
White Pizza with Bacon, Basil & Tomatoes from Eating Bender

 

Filed Under: alcoholic beverage, Dessert, Drinks, Gluten-free, Holiday & Seasonal, valentine's day, Winter · Tagged: beverage, cocktail, hot chocolate, red velvet

Drink & Dish: Red Velvet Whoopie Pies {with video!}

February 7, 2013 · by Ari ·

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

So for a hot second, I was pretty sure that after our first video, Nicole and I would be crazy to ever try this crazy idea again.

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

I mean, I’m pretty sure we made every mistake one could possibly make when embarking on this kind of adventure. We forgot to plug in our microphones, we exported the video incorrectly, and ended up with a video that looked like when Mike TV goes into millions of pieces to be transmitted to the television in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

Then there was the editing, which took us five hours. That is the amount of time it took us to run a marathon when I was injured. We also both decided this was more difficult.

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

But then you guys were so kind. You gave the most supportive and kind response, and you didn’t even make fun of the visual quality of our video. You actually took 6 minutes out of your day, and watched us take this big step. I was beyond nervous, and I wasn’t sure I even wanted anyone to watch, but this awesome blogging community has been nothing but positive and supportive. So with newfound respect for everyone who has ever posted a vlog or video on the internet, we made a list of things we wanted to improve, and set off for round 2.

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

And I’m so glad we did! Yes, there is still tons to work on (how the heck do I figure out the right amount of perkiness, and personality when I’m in front of the camera???!), but I am still really excited to share the second episode of Drink & Dish with you guys.

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

Whether or not you are a Valentines Day person, I feel like the love of red velvet is pretty universal. And if you don’t like red velvet, honestly what is even happening inside your taste buds?!

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

I’ve always wanted to try making red velvet whoopie pies. I always imagined them with a white chocolate cream cheese frosting. Then, I was shopping for ingredients and, almost instinctively, I grabbed a jar of marshmallow fluff. The rest is history, because I am over-the-moon obsessed with this filling. It’s perfect for cakes, cupcakes, whoopie pies, spoons, and fingers. Light and fluffy with the sweet hint of white chocolate–I diiiie.

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

When the cakes came out of the oven, I almost couldn’t believe it! They were more beautiful, soft, and fluffy than I ever imagined they could be. It was one of those happy kitchen moments where you want to jump up and down, and sing from the rafters (OMG, why did I not do all of those things on camera? Silly Ari…) about that very special thing you’ve just created. I’m glad Nicole was there to experience it with me. Hermano said they were probably the best thing I’ve ever made, and I might agree. I am pretty darn proud of them, and I just want you all to make them, like rightthissecond, because I am pretty sure you will love them too.

Don’t forget to check out Nicole’s post and recipe for her delicious cocktail!

 

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

adapted from Better Homes and Gardens

yield 1 dozen large whoopie pies

  • 2 cups white whole wheat flour
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • dash salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat buttermilk
  • 1 oz red food coloring

For the filling:

  • 8 oz reduced fat cream cheese, softened
  • 4 oz marshmallow fluff
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips, melted and cooled
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375. Line 2 large baking sheets with a silpat or parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a stand mixer (or large mixing bowl), beat together applesauce and brown sugar until well combined. Add egg and vanilla. Continue beating until fully combined.
  4. Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk to applesauce mixture starting and ending with dry ingredients. Scrape down the sides and continue beating until combined. Add food coloring, and continue mixing until dough is red throughout.
  5. Use a small cookie scoop sprayed with nonstick spray to transfer dough to prepared baking sheet. Bake for 7-10 minutes. Let stand for 3-5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. To make the filling, beat cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl until fluffy. Beat in marshmallow fluff, followed by white chocolate and vanilla. Slowly, beat in powdered sugar.
  7. Top flat side of half of the whoopie pies with filling, then cover with remaining pies. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 days.

 

 

 

Filed Under: Cakes & Pies, Cookies, Dessert, Drink & Dish, Holiday & Seasonal · Tagged: cream cheese, dessert, drink and dish, marshmallow, recipe, red velvet, video, white chocolate, whole grain, whoopie pies

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