White Hot Chocolate
This White Hot Chocolate has a buttery sweetness and creamy flavor that is perfect for the holidays or anytime you're feeling the need for a bit of indulgence.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 501kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces high-quality white chocolate chips Ghirardelli or Guittard are readily available high-quality brands.
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add white chocolate, nutmeg, and salt.
- In small saucepan, heat half and half and milk over medium-high heat until hot, but not boiling, about 4-5 minutes.
- Pour mixture over white chocolate and let sit for 1 minute. Whisk together until all white chocolate has melted and mixture is smooth.
- Pour into four mugs and garnish with whipped cream or marshmallows and serve immediately.
Notes
- Carefully Heat the Milk. You don't want to walk away and forget about your milk while it's heating. Not only can the milk scald on the bottom if it boils but it may also make a dreadful mess on the stove by boiling over.
- Use a Good Brand of White Chocolate. The flavor of your white chocolate hot chocolate depends solely on the flavor of your chocolate.
- Adjust the Thickness. This recipe uses a two to one ratio (2:1) of half and half to milk for a rich and creamy texture. If you want it a bit thinner you can reduce the amount of half and half and use a bit more milk.
- Don't Skip the Salt. The sweet flavors are enhanced with a touch of salt added.
Nutrition
Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 544IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 318mg | Iron: 0.2mg