Creamy Homemade White Hot Chocolate
Make rich, creamy white hot chocolate on the stovetop using real white chocolate. This easy recipe delivers a smooth, comforting beverage perfect for cozy winter nights.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert Drink
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups whole milk
- 8 ounces good quality white chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Pour the milk into a medium saucepan. Heat the milk over medium heat until it just begins to steam around the edges. Do not let it boil.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the chopped white chocolate to the warm milk.
- Whisk constantly until the white chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. This may take several minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and the pinch of salt.
- Pour the white hot chocolate into mugs. Serve immediately with your preferred toppings.
Notes
- Use white chocolate bars or high-quality chips for the best flavor and texture. Avoid using white baking wafers, as they may not melt smoothly.
- For a Starbucks copycat version, add 1 tablespoon of heavy cream per serving before heating.
- Top with whipped cream, mini marshmallows, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 60