White Hot Chocolate
In short: Sweet, creamy white hot chocolate made from real white chocolate melted into hot milk with vanilla and a pinch of salt. It takes about 11 min in total and makes 2 servings.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 6 min
- Total
- 11 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 415 kcal
White hot chocolate is the mellow, vanilla-scented sibling of the classic. It contains no cocoa powder, only cocoa butter, milk solids and sugar from the white chocolate itself, so it is sweet and very creamy. The only real risk is scorching, because white chocolate burns at lower heat than dark. Melt it off the heat, whisk well and add a tiny pinch of salt to keep the sweetness in check.
Instructions
- Pour the milk into a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat for 4 to 5 minutes, until it is steaming and small bubbles form at the edge. Do not let it boil.
- Take the pan off the heat and add the chopped white chocolate. Leave it for 1 minute so the heat softens it.
- Whisk steadily until the chocolate is completely melted and the drink is smooth.
- If a few pieces remain, return the pan to the lowest heat for 30 seconds, whisking all the time.
- Stir in the vanilla and salt, then taste. A tiny extra pinch of salt takes the edge off the sweetness.
- Pour into two mugs and top with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon, if you like.
Tips
- Choose white chocolate that lists cocoa butter, not vegetable fat, among its ingredients. Cheap white coatings do not melt into a smooth drink.
- A few drops of peppermint extract, a pinch of ground cardamom or a strip of orange zest turn it into a seasonal drink.
Questions and answers
Why did my white hot chocolate separate?
White chocolate splits when it gets too hot. Melt it off the heat, whisk well and warm the drink only gently.
Is white chocolate real chocolate?
It contains cocoa butter but no cocoa solids, so it has no chocolate flavor of its own, only a creamy, vanilla sweetness.
Can I make white hot chocolate dairy-free?
Yes. Use dairy-free white chocolate and oat or coconut milk, and heat it gently. The flavor is slightly different but still creamy.
How long does it take to make White Hot Chocolate?
About 11 min in total: 5 min of preparation and 6 min of cooking.
How many calories are in White Hot Chocolate?
About 415 kcal per serving, with 11 g of protein, 41 g of carbohydrates and 24 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 415 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 41 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 41 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
