White Hot Chocolate (Creamy 3-Ingredient Recipe)
Servings: 4
Calories: 394kcal
Make creamy homemade white hot chocolate with just milk, real white chocolate and vanilla. This easy stovetop recipe is ready in about 10 minutes and includes variations for peppermint, mocha, slow cooker, and dairy-free white hot cocoa.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup white chocolate , if using a bar, finely chop
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Toppings of Choice
- Hot Chocolate Stir Sticks
Instructions
- Heat the 4 cups whole milk in a heavy bottom saucepan over medium heat, but do not boil.
- Reduce to low heat and add the 1 cup white chocolate and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, stirring until completely melted. Do not let the mixture boil, the chocolate will settle to the bottom and scald.
- Remove from heat and ladle into cups while hot.
- Garnish with toppings of choice and whipped cream.
- If you've tried this recipe, come on back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Notes
If you want to make this into a white hot chocolate cocktail, stir in 1 ounce kahlua or Irish creme.
Make ahead: It can be made ahead and simply reheated, but since it really just involves 3 ingredients, it isn't much of a bother.
Freezer: Homemade hot chocolate can also be frozen in individual freezer bags and thawed for a quick cup.
Nutrition
Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 450mg | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 365mg | Iron: 0.2mg
