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Creamy White Hot Chocolate

Creamy White Hot Chocolate - The Ultimate Winter Comfort Drink

Indulge in creamy white hot chocolate, a simple yet luxurious drink perfect for winter evenings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Drink
  • 4 cups Milk Whole milk for richness or almond/oat milk for lighter alternative.
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Use high-quality chocolate chips for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for a different flavor.
For the Toppings (Optional)
  • Whipped Cream A fluffy topping for added luxury.
  • Chocolate Shavings For an extra touch of flavor.
  • Flavored Stir Sticks To add unique flavors as you stir.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mugs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour 4 cups of milk and place it over medium heat. Stir gently as it warms, watching for small bubbles on the edge, about 5 minutes.
  2. Reduce the heat to low and gradually add 1 cup of white chocolate chips to the saucepan, stirring continuously with a whisk for about 2-3 minutes until melted.
  3. Pour in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, stirring until fully incorporated, and allow it to heat for an additional minute over low heat.
  4. Remove from heat and ladle into mugs. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings or desired toppings.
  5. For an adult twist, stir in Kahlua or Irish cream after removing from heat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Select high-quality white chocolate for best results and avoid boiling milk to maintain creaminess.

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