White Hot Chocolate
Cozy up with this easy White Hot Chocolate, a creamy winter drink that’s both festive and comforting—a sweet treat blending white chocolate and vanilla into the ultimate homemade beverage.
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk (sub almond or oat milk for a lighter, dairy-free version)
- 8 oz white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate (I swear by Ghirardelli or Green & Black’s)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional for extra silkiness; use coconut cream for vegan)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract (look for “Madagascar vanilla” with those pretty specks)
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (skip or reduce if your chocolate is very sweet)
- Pinch fine sea salt (balances sweetness beautifully)
- Whipped cream for topping (homemade or store-bought)
- Festive sprinkles or white chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Pour whole milk (and cream, if using) into a medium saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until small bubbles form at the edges—don’t let it boil or you’ll scald the milk.
- Lower heat to medium-low. Add chopped white chocolate in batches, whisking constantly. You want a smooth, glossy pool with no streaks.
- Stir in vanilla extract, sugar (if you need it), and a pinch of salt. Taste—if it’s too sweet, that salt pinch really helps.
- Divide your White Hot Chocolate among mugs. Tip: warm the mugs in the microwave for 20 seconds first so the drink stays hot longer.
- Pile on whipped cream, a dusting of white chocolate shavings, or rainbow sprinkles for that holiday vibe.
Notes
Tips: Chop your chocolate finely so it melts quickly and evenly. If you use non-dairy milk, give it a good shake first—separation happens!
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