Description
Creamy, sweet, and cozy, this white hot chocolate is a luxurious winter drink made with white chocolate, milk, and vanilla, topped with whipped cream and optional sprinkles or shavings.
Ingredients
4 cups whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
1 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Whipped cream, for topping
White chocolate shavings or sprinkles (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk and white chocolate.
- Stir constantly until the white chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the white hot chocolate into mugs.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with white chocolate shavings or sprinkles if desired.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Use dairy-free milk like oat, almond, or coconut for a vegan version.
Add peppermint extract or crushed candy canes for a festive twist.
Spice it up with a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg.
Make it richer by replacing a cup of milk with heavy cream or half-and-half.
For adults, add a splash of Baileys or white chocolate liqueur.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
