Homemade White Hot Chocolate
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Posted: 12/13/22
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Homemade White Chocolate is so easy to make and ready in minutes! This hot chocolate recipe is sweet, creamy and perfect when topped with marshmallows. Warm up a mug this winter!
My family and I love any warm and cozy drink in the cold months of winter. Hot chocolate and apple cider are some of our favorites, and this white hot chocolate has officially been added to that list!
I love that this homemade white hot chocolate is very versatile and looks a little more elegant than your classic hot cocoa. Topping this snow white drink with peppermint pieces, or even red and green sprinkles, makes for a super tasty and visually pretty holiday beverage!
Why You’ll Love Homemade White Hot Chocolate
- This white hot chocolate recipe is very easy to make and doesn’t take much time!
- If you have white chocolate chips, this recipe uses many items you most likely already have in your pantry.
- This recipe is a fun twist on classic hot chocolate that will help bring variety to your winter warming drinks!
Ingredients for White Hot Chocolate
- White Chocolate Chips – This is what you’ll use to make creamy, rich, and chocolatey cocoa.
- White Chocolate Bar – I like to garnish each cup of hot chocolate with white chocolate bar shavings.
- Whole Milk – Whole milk will make the creamiest white hot chocolate, but you can use 2% or any other fat content you prefer.
- Marshmallows – Hot chocolate is always made better when topped with marshmallows or fresh whipped cream.
- Vanilla Extract – This will help create more depth of flavor in this white hot chocolate recipe.
- Kosher Salt – A little pinch of salt will help balance out the very rich sweetness of white chocolate.
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How to Make Homemade White Hot Chocolate
In a medium saucepan, heat your whole milk over low heat. Stir continuously to prevent milk from scalding.
Once you begin to see the milk froth around the edges, add in the white chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and kosher salt.
Then, stir continuously until the chocolate has melted and all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
Pour your white hot chocolate into mugs and drink up!
How to Serve White Hot Chocolate
It is best to serve homemade white hot chocolate right away! Top it with marshmallows or homemade whipped cream, and garnish with shaved white chocolate bar or even peppermint candy pieces!
Can I make white hot chocolate ahead of time and store it for later?
Yes! You can make this ahead and then reheat it for later. However, since it’s so simple, I recommend just making a fresh batch whenever you want it to ensure it’s as tasty as possible!
Do I have to use Kosher Salt in my homemade white hot chocolate?
Nope! You can use sea salt if you prefer. Or, you can cut salt out of the recipe entirely.
Tips for the Best Homemade White Hot Chocolate
- Make it boozy by adding a splash of Irish cream to your mug of chocolatey goodness!
- For a super festive touch, add a candy cane to each mug. It will make your hot chocolate have a minty flavor and will look very Christmasy!
- Double, triple, or quadruple your batch to make enough hot cocoa for a large group of people.
This rich and creamy white hot chocolate will have you coming back for seconds, so be sure to make extra!
More White Chocolate Recipes You’ll Love
- This White Chocolate Latte is perfect pick-me-up on Christmas morning!
- Need some cookies to serve with your hot cocoa? Try these White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies.
- These Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies are super simple and tasty!
- If you like berries and chocolate, try these Raspberry Muffins!
Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!
White Hot Chocolate
Easy homemade White Hot Chocolate recipe that's ready in minutes!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Marshmallows garnish
- White chocolate bar shaved (garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat 4 cups of whole milk over low-medium heat, stirring continuously with a spoon or whisk.
- When the whole milk begins to froth along the edges of the saucepan, add 1 cup of white chocolate chips, 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt to the saucepan.
- Continue to stir until all the ingredients are thoroughly blended and the white chocolate chips have melted.
- Carefully pour the hot white chocolate into warm mugs, and top with marshmallows and shaved white chocolate if desired.
- Immediately serve while it's hot in mugs.
Tips
- Make it boozy by adding a splash of Irish cream to your mug of chocolatey goodness!
- For a super festive touch, add a candy cane to each mug. It will make your hot chocolate have a minty flavor and will look very Christmasy!
- Double, triple, or quadruple your batch to make enough hot cocoa for a large group of people.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 393kcal (20%), Carbohydrates: 38g (13%), Protein: 11g (22%), Fat: 22g (34%), Saturated Fat: 13g (81%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 39mg (13%), Sodium: 279mg (12%), Potassium: 497mg (14%), Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 38g (42%), Vitamin A: 409IU (8%), Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 390mg (39%), Iron: 0.1mg (1%)
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