Starbucks Iced White Chocolate Mocha (Copycat Recipe)
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Starbucks Iced White Chocolate Mocha (Copycat Recipe)
Description
The white chocolate sauce is prepared by gently warming milk with white chocolate chips until fully blended, then cooled to room temperature. This sauce is used as the sweet and creamy foundation for multiple drinks. The iced mocha is assembled by drizzling white chocolate into the glass, adding ice cubes, pulling fresh espresso shots, and topping with milk and a whipped cream dollop.
The balance of sweet white chocolate and strong espresso provides a rich flavor contrast, while the cold temperature and ice create a refreshing layered experience. Whipped cream adds an additional light creaminess and visual appeal.
Using a dark roast espresso deepens the coffee flavor, complementing the white chocolate sweetness. Attention to sauce temperature prevents melting the ice too quickly and maintains the intended texture of the drink. This recipe yields several servings of the mocha with homemade sauce storage considerations.
Ingredients
White Chocolate Sauce Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons white chocolate chips
- 1 cup milk
Iced White Chocolate Mocha Drink
- 1 tablespoon white chocolate sauce
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1.5 ounces espresso
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons Whipped Cream
Instructions
White Chocolate Sauce
- In a small saucepan gently heat together 1 cup of milk, and 4 tablespoons white chocolate chips. Stir until blended well.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature. This sauce is for 6 to 8 white chocolate mochas.
White Chocolate Mocha Assembly
- Drizzle white chocolate into glass, if desired, if not. Add about 1 tablespoon of white chocolate sauce per mocha.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Add espresso to the glass.
- Add milk and stir to combine.
- Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of white chocolate sauce if desired.
Notes
- Use dark roast espresso for a stronger coffee flavor in the mocha.
- Prepare the white chocolate sauce gently to ensure smooth texture without burning the chocolate.
- Cool the white chocolate sauce to room temperature before using to avoid melting the ice too quickly.
- Serve with whipped cream on top for added creaminess and presentation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 120mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 367mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 276mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.