Ultimate Creamy White Hot Chocolate (3-Ingredient Recipe for Cozy Nights)
Indulge in this rich and creamy white hot chocolate made with just 3 simple ingredients. This easy homemade white chocolate drink is velvety smooth and ready in minutes, offering a comforting warm beverage better than any coffee shop version.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 7 min
- Total Time: 12 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, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Pour the whole 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 continuously until the white chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and uniform. This step is key for a velvety texture.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the white hot chocolate into mugs. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For the creamiest result, use whole milk or half-and-half. Skim milk will result in a thinner drink.
- If the chocolate separates or looks grainy, remove the pan from the heat immediately and whisk vigorously until it comes back together.
- For a Starbucks copycat version, use high-quality white chocolate chips or finely chopped white baking bars.
- Top with whipped cream, a dusting of cinnamon, or white chocolate shavings for an indulgent sweet treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 45