Description
Creamy white christmas hot chocolate brings winter magic to your mug, blending rich white chocolate with festive peppermint notes. Warm comfort fills each sip, inviting you to savor holiday cheer in a delightful, indulgent beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz white chocolate chips
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Garnish and Optional Toppings:
- 1/2 cup marshmallows
- 2 tbsp white chocolate shavings
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Pour whole milk and heavy cream into a large saucepan, creating a luxurious dairy base for the hot chocolate.
- Gradually heat the milk mixture over medium-low temperature, stirring consistently to prevent scorching and ensure smooth texture.
- Incorporate white chocolate chips into the warming liquid, whisking gently until completely melted and integrated.
- Add granulated sugar, salt, and vanilla extract, continuing to stir until all ingredients dissolve seamlessly and create a harmonious blend.
- Simmer the mixture for 3-4 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and develop a rich, creamy consistency without boiling.
- Remove from heat and let the hot chocolate rest for a minute to stabilize its temperature and enhance flavor depth.
- Carefully ladle the white chocolate drink into serving mugs, ensuring an even distribution of the creamy liquid.
- Top each mug with a generous handful of marshmallows, allowing them to gently melt into the warm beverage.
- Sprinkle white chocolate shavings over the marshmallows for an elegant, decorative finish.
- Optionally, add a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with a cinnamon stick for an aromatic, festive presentation.
- Serve immediately while hot, savoring the luxurious, velvety white Christmas hot chocolate.
Notes
- Choose whole milk and heavy cream for the most decadent, silky texture that creates a truly indulgent hot chocolate experience.
- Melt white chocolate chips slowly to prevent burning, which can cause a grainy or bitter taste that ruins the smooth consistency.
- Keep heat low and stir constantly to avoid scorching the milk, ensuring a perfectly creamy and velvety drink every time.
- Swap dairy milk with coconut or almond milk for a delightful dairy-free version that maintains the rich, luxurious flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 557
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 166 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg