Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

Ensure you have all your ingredients ready.

In a blender, combine the cream cheese with a portion of the milk and blend until smooth. Alternatively, use a stick blender in a medium saucepan to achieve the same consistency.

Transfer to a medium saucepan and incorporate the remaining milk, cream, brown sugar, white chocolate chips, unsweetened cocoa powder, pure vanilla extract, and salt. Heat over medium, whisking occasionally, until the white chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is creamy and smooth.

Add the red food coloring, whisking it in thoroughly. Adjust the color to your preference by adding more drops until you achieve a deep, rich red hue.