Homemade White Hot Chocolate Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    2 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    12 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    394 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    American

Homemade White Hot Chocolate Recipe

Homemade White Hot Chocolate is a warm beverage made by melting white chocolate into gently heated milk with vanilla extract for smooth, creamy richness. Served hot, it's often garnished with whipped cream or toppings. The recipe can also be adapted into a cocktail by adding a splash of liqueur.

Description

This Homemade White Hot Chocolate Recipe combines white chocolate chips and vanilla extract melted slowly into warm milk, creating a creamy, sweet drink without boiling the milk. Heating gently avoids scorching and preserves the white chocolate's delicate sweetness. The vanilla extract adds a subtle aromatic note.

The drink is served hot in small cups, often with whipped cream and other garnishes for added texture and visual appeal. The preparation is straightforward and suitable for cold weather or dessert drinks.

For an adult version, stirring in liqueurs such as Kahlua or Irish cream creates a white hot chocolate cocktail variation. This adds richness and complexity beyond the standard hot chocolate experience.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 cup white chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Toppings of choice
  • hot chocolate stir stick

Instructions

  1. Heat the milk in a heavy bottom saucepan over medium heat, but do not boil.
  2. Reduce to low heat and add the white chocolate chips and vanilla extract, stirring until completely melted.
  3. Remove from heat and ladle into cups while hot.
  4. Garnish with toppings of choice and whipped cream.
  5. If you've tried this recipe, come on back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Notes

  • To make a white hot chocolate cocktail, stir in 1 ounce of Kahlua or Irish cream after preparing the hot chocolate.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 394kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 145mg (6%) Potassium 450mg (10%) Sugar 39g (78%) Vitamin A 410IU (8%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 365mg (37%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 394 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 394kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 145mg 6%
Potassium 450mg 10%
Sugar 39g 78%
Vitamin A 410IU 8%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 365mg 37%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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