Winter Wonderland White Hot Chocolate: A Cozy Delight
This creamy and indulgent Winter Wonderland White Hot Chocolate is the perfect cozy treat for cold days. Made with smooth white chocolate, rich heavy cream, and topped with whipped cream and festive marshmallows, it’s a delicious and warming drink that will transport you to a snowy winter wonderland. Optional crushed candy canes add a fun, minty twist!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk (any kind you like)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Whipped cream for topping
- Crushed candy canes (optional)
- Extra white chocolate chips (for topping)
- Marshmallows (for topping)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, warm the milk over medium heat until it’s hot but not boiling.
- Add the white chocolate chips to the hot milk. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the white chocolate mixture.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs.
- Top with whipped cream, extra white chocolate chips, marshmallows, and crushed candy canes if you like.
Notes
You can use any milk of your choice, such as whole milk, skim milk, or even almond milk for a dairy-free option.
- For a festive touch, add crushed candy canes as garnish, which enhances both the flavor and presentation.
- This recipe yields two servings, perfect for sharing with a loved one or as a personal treat!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 cup)
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg