Description
This creamy and decadent White Hot Chocolate Recipe is a perfect cozy beverage for chilly days. Made with whole milk, heavy cream, and melted white chocolate, it’s an indulgent treat that’s easy to prepare and sure to warm you up. Topped with optional whipped cream and white chocolate shavings, it makes for a delightful winter or holiday drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Toppings (Optional)
- Whipped cream
- White chocolate shavings or sprinkles
Instructions
- Heat the Milk and Cream: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat the mixture until it’s steaming but not boiling, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Melt the White Chocolate: Add the white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate along with a pinch of salt to the warm milk and cream. Whisk constantly until the chocolate has fully melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Flavor with Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the sweetness and depth of flavor.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the hot white chocolate into mugs. Top each serving with whipped cream and sprinkle white chocolate shavings or sprinkles on top if you desire. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute oat milk and coconut cream, and use dairy-free white chocolate.
- Infuse the milk by simmering with a cinnamon stick or add a few drops of peppermint extract for a festive twist before melting the chocolate.
- Be careful not to let the milk mixture boil to avoid curdling or scorching the chocolate.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
