The Ultimate Creamy Homemade White Hot Chocolate (Ready in 15 Minutes)
Make this rich and creamy white hot chocolate at home. This simple recipe uses real white chocolate for a silky smooth texture, offering a comforting warm beverage better than store-bought mixes, ready in under 15 minutes.
- 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
- 6 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 small bubbles form around the edges, but do not let it boil.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the finely chopped white chocolate to the warm milk.
- Let the chocolate sit for one minute to soften, then whisk constantly until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and the pinch of salt. Continue to heat gently for another minute, whisking occasionally, until the drink is hot throughout. Do not boil.
- Pour the creamy white hot chocolate into mugs. Top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
Notes
- Use white chocolate bars or high-quality white chocolate chips for the best flavor and smoothest texture. Avoid using white baking wafers, as they may not melt as smoothly.
- For a richer, more indulgent drink, substitute half of the milk with heavy cream.
- If the drink seems too thick, add a splash more milk until you reach your preferred consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 19
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 31
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 45