Description
This Creamy White Hot Chocolate recipe offers a luscious and comforting twist on classic hot chocolate, featuring melted white chocolate and rich milk infused with vanilla. Perfect for cozy evenings, it can be customized with your favorite toppings or transformed into a delightful cocktail with a splash of Kahlua or Irish cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Hot chocolate stir sticks
- Toppings of choice (such as marshmallows, sprinkles, or cinnamon)
Instructions
- Heat the milk: Pour 4 cups of milk into a heavy bottom saucepan and place it over medium heat. Warm the milk gently, being careful not to let it boil.
- Melt white chocolate and add vanilla: Reduce the heat to low, then add 1 cup of white chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir continuously until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Serve hot: Remove the saucepan from heat and carefully ladle the creamy mixture into cups while still hot.
- Add toppings and garnish: Garnish each serving with your preferred toppings, such as whipped cream and hot chocolate stir sticks, or any other toppings of choice.
Notes
- For a boozy twist, stir in 1 ounce of Kahlua or Irish cream to make a white hot chocolate cocktail.
- Use whole milk for the creamiest texture; alternatively, milk alternatives like almond or oat milk may be used but can alter the flavor and creaminess.
- White chocolate chips melt easily, so ensure you stir gently to avoid burning.
- Customize with toppings like marshmallows, cinnamon, or shaved white chocolate for extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
