Description
Creamy white hot chocolate brings winter’s warmest comfort in a mug, blending rich milk, premium white chocolate, and delicate vanilla. Marshmallow-topped and sprinkled with cinnamon, this luxurious drink wraps cold nights in sweet, silky warmth you’ll savor to the last delicious sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (or chopped white chocolate)
- 2 cups (475 ml) whole milk (or half & half for extra creaminess)
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream (optional, for extra richness)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
- White chocolate shavings or sprinkles, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Milk Fusion: Gently warm milk and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring periodically to prevent scorching and create a silky base.
- Chocolate Dissolution: Introduce white chocolate chips into the heated liquid, continuously stirring until the chocolate transforms into a luxurious, velvety mixture with no visible chunks.
- Flavor Enhancement: Incorporate vanilla extract and a delicate pinch of salt, stirring to distribute the aromatics evenly and elevate the beverage’s depth of flavor.
- Presentation Finale: Transfer the creamy concoction into elegant mugs, crown with a billowing cloud of whipped cream, and artfully sprinkle white chocolate shavings or festive sprinkles for a decadent finishing touch.
Notes
- Use medium-low temperature to prevent milk from scorching or boiling, which can create a burnt taste and ruin the smooth texture of the hot chocolate.
- Constant stirring while melting white chocolate prevents burning and ensures a silky, even consistency without lumps.
- Select high-quality white chocolate chips with a high cocoa butter content for a rich, creamy flavor and smoother melting process.
- Experiment with additional spices like cinnamon, cardamom, or peppermint extract to create unique variations of the classic white hot chocolate recipe.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg