White Hot Chocolate Recipe
Make the creamiest homemade white hot chocolate with this easy recipe. Perfect for winter parties or cozy nights in - better than any coffee shop version!
Print Pin Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 380kcal
Cost: $7
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Sharp knife for chopping chocolate
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mugs for serving
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 8 ounces high-quality white chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional, for extra richness)
- Whipped cream and white chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the White Chocolate
- Finely chop the white chocolate into small, uniform pieces. This ensures even melting and prevents graininess in your final drink.
Step 2: Heat the Milk
- Pour the milk and heavy cream (if using) into a medium saucepan
- Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching
- Warm until you see small bubbles forming around the edges of the pan (about 180°F)
Step 3: Create the Magic
- Remove the pan from heat
- Add the chopped white chocolate
- Let it sit for 30 seconds to begin melting
- Whisk slowly until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth
- Stir in the vanilla extract and salt
Step 4: Serve and Garnish
- Pour into your favorite mugs
- Top with whipped cream
- Sprinkle with white chocolate shavings
- Serve immediately while hot
Notes
- Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.
Nutrition
Serving: 240ml | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 482mg | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 385mg | Iron: 0.2mg