Starbucks Iced White Chocolate Mocha Copycat Recipe
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Starbucks Iced White Chocolate Mocha Copycat Recipe
Description
The Starbucks Iced White Chocolate Mocha Copycat Recipe blends two shots of hot espresso or strong coffee with a white chocolate sauce and milk. Traditional 2% milk is used, but alternatives like oat or almond milk are acceptable. The white chocolate sauce is made by melting white chocolate chunks, which melt better than chips, and can be drizzled inside the glass for added visual appeal. After mixing these components, the drink is shaken vigorously with ice to chill and create a balanced flavor and texture.
The drink is sweet and creamy, with the white chocolate providing a distinct flavor that complements the bold espresso. Optional additions include whipped cream mixed with vanilla syrup or sugar, plus white chocolate curls or dustings of cocoa or coffee powder for garnish. The recipe outlines options for substitution and notes serving sizes for various Starbucks cup sizes.
This iced mocha serves as a refreshing and indulgent treat that can be tailored by milk choice and sweetness. It can also be served warm by skipping ice and heating the milk carefully. The recipe provides flexibility and allows coffee drinkers to enjoy a complex, cafe-style beverage at home.
Ingredients
- 2 hots espresso Substitute: 2 ounces of strong dark coffee (1½ Tablespoons of instant coffee powder mixed with ¼ Cup of hot water.) Starbucks Dark Roast Espresso beans are available at many grocery stores and is what they use in-house for this drink. If you're using Nespresso, you'll need 2 capsules.
- 1 Cup milk Starbucks uses 2% Milk but I like full-fat milk myself. (UHT milk from a carton is OK) Substitute: oat milk, almond milk or plant-based milk of choice, whole
- 4 Tablespoons white chocolate sauce See below on how to make. Substitute: shop bought white chocolate sauce. Use a good one such as Ghiradelli's.
- ½ Cup ice Use ice coffee cubes if you don't want your white chocolate mocha to be too diluted (if you us regular ice cubes, they'll water down your coffee when they melt.)
- Whipped Cream Optional. Mix the whipped cream with vanilla syrup or sugar to make it like the one at Starbucks, spritz
For the white chocolate sauce
- 4 Tablespoons white chocolate chunks Don't use chocolate chips as the stabilisers inside them prevent the chocolate from melting properly.
Instructions
- Brew the espresso or strong dark coffee (Some coffee makers have a Concentrated Brew function.) If you don't have an expresso machine, you can use instant espresso powder. Allow to cool
- If making your own chocolate sauce (see below), now is the time to do it whilst the coffee cools.
- Pour the white chocolate mocha sauce into the glass (which must have a tight fitting lid.) If you want, you can drizzle it on the bottom of the glass.
- Pour in the freshly made espresso, then the milk. Note: If using a Starbucks reusable cup, add the milk till it hits the top black line.
- Close the glass tightly. Shake vigorously, open the glass then add the ice.
- Optional: Top with sweetened whipped cream and more white chocolate syrup. You can also sprinkle some white chocolate curls on top and dust with cocoa or coffee powder.
For the white chocolate syrup
- If not using shop-bought white chocolate sauce, melt your white chocolate chunks in the microwave, blitzing it for 20 seconds at a time, then stirring, till all melted.
- Alternatively, you can melt it slowly by double boiling in a Bain Marie, ensuring no water enters the bowl (Where you place the chocolate in a bowl that is set on top of a boiling pot of water- note that the bottom of the bowl should be above the water and not immersed in it!)
Notes
- For a warm version, omit the ice and gently heat the milk before mixing with espresso and white chocolate sauce.
- Use good quality white chocolate chunks for best melting and flavor; avoid chocolate chips which may not melt smoothly.
- Substitute espresso with strong dark coffee or instant espresso powder if an espresso machine is unavailable.
- This recipe uses standard Starbucks beverage sizes and proportions for authenticity.
- Sweetened whipped cream can be made by mixing whipped cream with vanilla syrup or sugar to replicate Starbucks style.
- Use ice coffee cubes to avoid diluting the drink as it chills.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1person
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 475kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 607mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 47g | 94% |
| Vitamin A | 413IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 424mg | 42% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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