Creamy White Chocolate Raspberry Hot Cocoa
A cozy and indulgent winter drink combining the creamy sweetness of white chocolate with the tart brightness of raspberries, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces (115 grams) white chocolate chips or bar, chopped
- 1 cup (125 grams) fresh or frozen raspberries
- 2 cups (480 ml) milk (whole milk preferred, or any milk alternative)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream (optional)
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) sugar, adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream (for topping, optional)
- Fresh raspberries (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Place the raspberries in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently for about 5 minutes until they soften and release their juices. Mash slightly if a smoother drink is desired.
- Optional: Strain the raspberry mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds, pressing to extract juice. Return juice or whole mixture to the saucepan.
- Add milk and heavy cream to the raspberry mixture. Heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until warm but not boiling, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Slowly add chopped white chocolate to the warm milk mixture. Whisk constantly until fully melted and smooth, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and fresh raspberries if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Keep heat low when melting white chocolate to avoid burning. Straining raspberry seeds is optional but recommended for a silky texture. Reheat gently with a splash of milk if cocoa thickens upon standing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Protein: 6
Keywords: white chocolate, raspberry, hot cocoa, winter drink, homemade hot chocolate, creamy hot cocoa, cozy beverage