Description
A rich and creamy white hot chocolate recipe perfect for cozying up on a cold day, made with melted white chocolate, milk, and vanilla extract, topped with your favorite garnishes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- Toppings of choice (e.g., whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate shavings)
- Hot chocolate stir sticks
Instructions
- Heat the milk: Warm 4 cups of milk in a heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat, making sure it does not reach a boil to prevent scorching.
- Melt white chocolate: Reduce heat to low and add 1 cup of white chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, stirring continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Serve hot: Remove the saucepan from heat and ladle the creamy white hot chocolate into cups while still hot to preserve warmth and flavor.
- Garnish: Add your favorite toppings such as whipped cream, marshmallows, or chocolate shavings, and optionally serve with hot chocolate stir sticks for extra indulgence.
Notes
- For an adult twist, add 1 ounce of Kahlua or Irish cream to make a white hot chocolate cocktail.
- Use whole milk for a richer texture or substitute with a milk alternative like almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
- Stir continuously when adding white chocolate to avoid clumps and achieve a smooth consistency.
- Do not let the milk boil to prevent it from curdling or burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
