Love white chocolate vanilla bean treats? Also try my triple layer Vanilla Bean Cheesecake (with Mousse!). It’s easily one of my all time favorite desserts!
The BEST White Hot Chocolate
I’d dare say this velvety drink is the BEST white hot chocolate! Far better than any mix you’ll by, better than what you’ll get at a local shop, and yes even better than Starbucks white hot chocolate. It’s company-worthy and loved by people of all ages. And you wouldn’t believe how easy it is to make. Plus it only requires 4 ingredients (along with a pinch of salt), and it’s perfectly customizable (see some fun ideas below). It’s also an unexpected and welcome change from the classic chocolate flavored hot chocolate. You can also double or triple the recipe for a bigger crowd, just use a pot instead of a saucepan. What more could you want on a chilly winter day than this warm, inviting, vanilla bean flecked white hot chocolate?
White Hot Chocolate Recipe Ingredients
Whole milk Vanilla bean Salt Cornstarch White chocolate chips or white chocolate baking bars
How to Make White Hot Chocolate
Best Toppings to Use
Sweetened whipped cream Mini marshmallows Candy canes for swirling Shaved white chocolate Cinnamon or nutmeg Salted caramel
Variations for White Hot Chocolate
Peppermint flavor: Use 1/4 tsp peppermint extract and serve with peppermint candy canes. Cinnamon: Simmer with a cinnamon stick or ground cinnamon to taste. Garnish servings with more cinnamon. Nutmeg: Grate fresh nutmeg in to taste (using a zester). Spice blend: Mix in 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, chai spice or apple pie spice. Fresh orange flavor: Simmer with the shaved rind of an orange (avoiding the white pith as this will make the hot chocolate bitter). Cheaper alternative to vanilla bean: You can use vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste in place of the vanilla bean (use 2 tsp). Add at the end. (I buy great quality vanilla beans in bulk at Costco for $1.70 per bean around the holidays). Almond flavor: Add 1/4 tsp almond extract along with the chocolate chips. Make it extra creamy: Replace 1/2 cup of the milk with 1/2 cup heavy cream (add it at the beginning don’t mix this with cornstarch). More white chocolate flavor: You can easily add up to 1/2 cup more white chocolate chips for more white chocolatey flavor, just keep in mind this will also increase the sweetness.
How to Store and Reheat White Hot Chocolate
Don’t keep at room temperature longer than 2 hours after making. Store an left over in the fridge in an airtight container (once it’s cooled slightly). It should keep well for 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat stirring frequently or reheat individual servings in a microwave safe mug until heated through.
More Tempting Hot Chocolate Recipes to Try
Homemade Hot Chocolate Hot Chocolate Mix Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
