Starbucks White Hot Chocolate

Yield: 2-3 Servings

Starbucks White Hot Chocolate

A quick and easy recipe on how to make a Starbucks White Hot Chocolate at home. Save time and money, by making this fast copycat white hot chocolate recipe in the comfort of your own home.

Prep Time 2 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 7 minutes

Ingredients

3 ounces high-quality white chocolate (chips, or chopped bar)* a scant ½ cup
½-1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (try Bourbon Vanilla Extract)
2 cups milk (I use whole milk, but you can use half & half, 2% or other favorite)
1 pinch of salt, I like flaky sea salt for this

Topping Ideas

See notes, simple and delicious with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.

Instructions

In a small saucepan, pour in milk and heat over medium-low heat until steaming, but not boiling.
Remove from heat, add white chocolate to the warm milk and let sit for 30 seconds, then whisk into the mixture. Return to low heat, add vanilla and flaky sea salt, stirring until smooth.
Heat until hot, but not boiling, serve immediately, see below for ways to top this delicious drink.
Store any leftovers in fridge, up to 3 days. To reheat, place in saucepan and heat over low heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally.

Notes

A note about chocolate. Since there are so few ingredients in this recipe, you want high-quality ingredients, so that they shine, especially the white chocolate. I used Guittard, which is non-GMO and Gluten-Free, with no extra additives. But I have also used Lindt and Ghirardelli as well! Bottom line, buy the best you can afford.

Topping Suggestions

Whipped Cream | from a can, homemade or frozen.

Marshmallows | the classic way to top white hot chocolate! Make homemade marshmallows <– my friend Tasia’s recipe. Or try mini dried marshmallows.

Marshmallow Creme or Fluff | A generous dollop of this will make you swoon!

Naked | this would be my youngest son's preference, keep the marshmallows on the side, maybe drizzle a little chocolate sauce on the sides of the glass.

Fresh Grated Nutmeg | Nutmeg, like on eggnog, enhances the flavors of white chocolate.

Cocoa Powder | Sprinkle with a light dusting of cocoa powder.

Chocolate Jimmies | These are my favorite all natural jimmies or try white jimmies.

White or Dark Chocolate Curls | You can make your own, by using a room temperature bar of good chocolate (white or dark), and using a vegetable peeler, pull towards you on the side of the bar, creating a curl.

Variations

Peppermint White Hot Chocolate | Add a ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract to the milk mixture and sprinkle crushed candy canes on top of the whipped cream, definitely serve with a candy cane hooked on the glass.

Valentine’s Day White Hot Chocolate | Add a drop or two of all-natural red food coloring to make your white hot chocolate pink, sprinkle pink and red hearts on top.

Godiva White Hot Chocolate | This adult version of white hot chocolate uses Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur (or try making your own, a great gift!). Add 1-2 ounces when adding the white chocolate chips, serve with real whipped cream, white chocolate curls and a dusting of black cocoa for a dramatic drink.

St. Patrick’s Day Hot Chocolate Recipe | Two ideas here; a kid and an adult version:

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

2
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 236Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 146mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 0gSugar: 25gProtein: 7g

The nutritional information is estimated and may not be entirely accurate, at times it pulls information for suggestions and options which may increase calories, etc. Nutritional information will change based on used ingredients, quantities used, etc.