Creamy White Hot Chocolate Recipe Easy Homemade with Whipped Cream Delight
A quick and easy creamy white hot chocolate made with melted white chocolate and topped with fluffy whipped cream, perfect for cozy cold evenings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- 4 ounces (115 grams) white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, chilled
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Cinnamon or nutmeg for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Pour 2 cups (480 ml) of whole milk into a medium-sized saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the milk is hot but not boiling (about 4–5 minutes).
- Remove the pan from heat and immediately add 4 ounces (115 grams) of white chocolate chips or chopped chocolate. Stir gently with a whisk or spatula until fully melted and smooth. If the chocolate doesn’t melt completely, return to very low heat briefly, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- While the hot chocolate is warming, pour 1 cup (240 ml) of chilled heavy cream into a mixing bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar (optional). Whip with an electric mixer or hand whisk until soft peaks form (about 3–4 minutes with a mixer).
- Pour the creamy white hot chocolate into mugs. Top generously with the whipped cream. Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg on top of the whipped cream if desired.
- Serve immediately while hot and fresh.
Notes
Use gentle heat to avoid burning the milk or seizing the white chocolate. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Use high-quality white chocolate like Ghirardelli or Valrhona. For a smoother drink, strain through a fine mesh sieve. Whip cream last minute and serve immediately for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup of hot c
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 26
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Protein: 5
Keywords: white hot chocolate, creamy hot chocolate, homemade hot chocolate, whipped cream, winter drink, cozy beverage