Description
Indulge in a creamy and comforting white hot chocolate recipe, perfect for cozy moments. This delightful drink combines warm milk and melted white chocolate, enhanced with vanilla and topped with whipped cream, mini marshmallows, caramel sauce, cinnamon, and sugar sprinkles for an extra touch of sweetness and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Chocolate Base
- 200ml milk
- 100g white chocolate, finely chopped
- ½ tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
Toppings
- 1 tbsp whipped or squirty cream
- A few mini marshmallows
- 1 tsp caramel sauce
- Pinch of sugar sprinkles
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Warm the Mug: Pour boiling water from a kettle into a heatproof mug or glass. Let it sit to warm the vessel, then discard the water.
- Heat the Milk: Warm the milk in a small pan on the stovetop or in short bursts in the microwave until it is steaming hot but not boiling.
- Combine Chocolate and Vanilla: Place the finely chopped white chocolate and vanilla extract or bean paste into the warmed mug.
- Mix Hot Milk and Chocolate: Pour the hot milk over the chocolate and vanilla, stirring continuously for about 30 seconds until the chocolate fully melts and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Toppings: Top the white hot chocolate with whipped or squirty cream, a few mini marshmallows, then drizzle over the caramel sauce. Finish with a pinch of sugar sprinkles and ground cinnamon to taste.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Adjust the amount of vanilla extract based on your preference.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use dairy-free whipped cream.
- Be careful not to overheat the milk to avoid burning the chocolate when mixing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: white hot chocolate, white chocolate drink, cozy beverage, winter drink, sweet hot chocolate
