Our temperatures dipped to around 60 degrees for a few hours and everyone in my family started talking about Christmas. It’s just a few months away but they are totally ready for it to feel more like winter. I can’t do anything about our temperatures, but I can certainly start making our seasonal favorites, like this White Hot Chocolate Recipe. It’s warm, creamy and has just a touch of cinnamon. It’s the perfect way to pretend like there is a chill in the air.
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Try This Creamy White Hot Chocolate Recipe
My go-to hot drink is always coffee. But a few times a year I like to switch it up and basically sip on something with a huge number of calories. It’s kind of like drinking dessert.
My kids have always loved Hot Chocolate but I thought it might be fun to try a White Hot Chocolate this year.
What is White Hot Chocolate Made Of?
Carrots. JUST KIDDING! I couldn’t help myself. Of course, it has white chocolate in it. It also has lots of half and half. That’s what makes it so creamy! Half and half is a mix of milk and heavy cream so it the perfect base for this yummy, chocolate-y drink.
When we have guests over during the colder months, I will often make my Cardamom Orange Hot Chocolate. It’s unique and not something a lot of people have had before.
It turns out, not a lot of people have had White Chocolate Hot Chocolate before either!
How to Make White Hot Cocoa
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of half and half
- ½ cup of white chocolate chips (mini chips are ideal)
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg (fresh nutmeg makes a HUGE difference!)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Simple Syrup (if needed)
Mini white chocolate chips work the best because they will melt faster. I don’t think they are very common, though so regular sized white chocolate chips will work fine too!
The only sweetness in this drink is from the white chocolate chips, so when they’re done melting into the rest of the ingredients, you will want to give it a taste and see if you need to add any more sweetness. I like simple syrup (ready-made – you totally don’t need to make your own) because it is already a liquid and will mix in well.
You could use sugar, you’ll just want to make sure that you stir it in and give it enough time to dissolve.
Instructions:
- In a saucepan combine half and half, white chocolate chips, cinnamon stick, nutmeg and cinnamon.
- Stir on low to medium heat until white chocolate chips are melted completely.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
- Remove cinnamon stick.
- Pour into glass mugs.
Garnish with whipped topping or marshmallows and a touch of nutmeg. Or just add a little whipped cream and a few extra white chocolate chips.
And don’t forget to serve it with a little bit of Christmas cheer. Even if it isn’t near Christmas.
What I love about this recipe is the spice infused-half and half. The flavor isn’t overwhelming but cuts the creaminess a little bit. And cinnamon and nutmeg are just so tasty together.
Don’t skip adding a little extra nutmeg on top. I love the way that is the first thing you smell as you bring the cup to your nose.
Printable White Chocolate Hot Chocolate Recipe
White Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 2 cups of half and half
- ½ cup of white chocolate chips mini chips are ideal
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Simple Syrup if needed
Instructions
- In a saucepan combine half and half, white chocolate chips, cinnamon stick, nutmeg and cinnamon.
- Stir on low to medium heat until white chocolate chips are melted completely.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
- Remove cinnamon stick.
- Pour into serving glass or mugs.
- Garnish with whipped topping or marshmallows and a dash of cinnamon.
- Use a spoon to taste test the White Hot Chocolate and add simple syrup if it needs to be sweeter.
Nutrition
This basic recipe is delicious but you can also modify it to add other flavors:
- Add ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract or pop in a candy cane.
- Add some strawberry puree or syrup.
- Add a shot of espresso.
- Add a shot of whiskey, spiced rum, or Kahlua.
- Use maple syrup to sweeten instead of agave.
- Make it with coconut milk.
- Add a drizzle of caramel.
- Add ½ teaspoon of almond extract.
I suggest trying out the recipe for White Hot Cocoa as is first and then modifying from there! There really isn’t a wrong way to make this!
Pin this Hot Chocolate with White Chocolate for Later
If you have never tried a White Hot Chocolate Recipe this should be the year! Make it for Christmas morning for the whole family. Your kids will love this easy and creamy warm drink!
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