A quick and easy recipe on how to make a Starbucks White Hot Chocolate recipe at home. Save time and money, by making this fast copycat white hot chocolate recipe in the comfort of your own home.
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
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:
Adult Version | Swirl 2 ounces of Irish Cream Liqueur into the warmed milk when adding the white chocolate pieces; top with whipped cream and a generous sprinkle of fresh nutmeg and green jimmies.
Crock Pot White Hot ChocolateIncrease milk to 6 cups, 9 ounces white chocolate (chopped or chips) and 2-3 teaspoons vanilla extract, plus 2-3 pinches of salt. Add white chocolate chips to the crock pot, pour in the milk, stir in vanilla and salt.Heat on high for about 1 hour 30 minutes, stirring well after the first 30 minutes. When ready to serve, turn the crock pot to warm, stir or whisk to combine and serve. Serves 6-8, feel free to double for more people.