Description
This White Hot Chocolate recipe is a creamy and comforting beverage made with smooth white chocolate and milk, perfect for warming up on chilly days. Enhanced with pure vanilla extract, it offers a rich and sweet flavor profile that can be customized with optional toppings like whipped cream, mini marshmallows, crushed candy canes, or sprinkles for a festive touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups milk, dairy or non-dairy
- 8 ounces quality white chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Optional Garnishes
- Whipped cream
- Mini marshmallows
- Crushed candy canes
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Heat Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, add milk, white chocolate, and vanilla extract. Heat over medium-low heat, whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth and the chocolate is fully melted. Be careful not to let the milk boil, as this can affect the texture and flavor.
- Serve: Once thoroughly heated and smooth, immediately pour the white hot chocolate into mugs. Add your choice of optional toppings such as whipped cream, mini marshmallows, crushed candy canes, or sprinkles to enhance the flavor and presentation. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Storage: Allow leftover white hot chocolate to cool to room temperature before transferring it to an airtight container like a mason jar or sealed pitcher. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Pour cooled leftover white hot chocolate into an ice cube tray and freeze for 2-6 hours until solid. Transfer frozen cubes to a freezer bag and store for up to 3 months. To use, reheat from frozen on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240 ml)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
