If you’re like me and have a the-darker-the-better mindset when it comes to chocolate, you’re probably wondering why on earth I used white chocolate to make this drink. I’m with you, trust me, I am.
Although I don’t enjoy white chocolate on its own (it’s just so sweet!), somehow in this drink it really works. Make it and you’ll see what I mean.
If you prefer a darker version of this drink, check out my recipe for regular hot chocolate, or for a lighter version, I definitely recommend my skinny caramel hot cocoa.
Or if chocolate mousse or velvety smooth dark chocolate custard is more your thing for V-day, I’ve got you covered there too.
White Hot Chocolate
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Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole or reduced-fat milk (or half and half, if you want to be really indulgent)
- 2 oz good-quality white chocolate
- 1 pinch sea salt
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Lots of hipped cream, for topping
- Dark chocolate shavings, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the milk, white chocolate, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring up to a simmer, and continue simmering gently 2 minutes, whisking frequently (turn the heat down as necessary to keep it at a simmer).
- Turn the heat off and stir in the vanilla.
- Serve hot, garnished with whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings.
Notes
If You Like Yours Frothy: Use an immersion blender or carefully pour the hot chocolate into a blender and process until frothy.
I’m Faith Gorsky, the writer, cook, and photographer behind An Edible Mosaic. My goal is to inspire you to get in the kitchen and try something new! Feel free to 
Just letting you know that I linked to this post on my page about Gourmet Hot Chocolate Recipes: http://www.zujava.com/gourmet-hot-chocolate-recipe
This looks wonderful, a gorgeous treat for valentines :)
this trumps dark hot chocolate and every other form of the brown stuff, as far as i’m concerned. delightful, faith!
Mike is a lucky guy getting all of these delicious Valentine’s Day treats! :D And twinsies with white chocolate posts today!
Faith, this might be one of the few instances where I would enjoy white chocolate. Like you, I find it way too sweet. Beautiful styling on this beverage.
This looks absolutely delightful Faith! I love hot chocolate in any form. You’re version looks like heaven in a cup.
My husband would love this as he is a huge fan of white chocolate.
I believe you, I’m not a huge fan of white chocolate, but I can totally imagine how delicious this is. It helps that you gave us such gorgeous photos to heighten the imaginary experience!
I love white chocolate so this looks like such a decadent treat! Would definitely cheer me up too :)
I am really loving your whole Valentine’s Day menu! This hot chocolate sounds great, and I can’t wait to see the red velvet macaroons!
Delicious! I hope you had a good vacation!
Aww, thanks, Duckie! I really did have a great vacation! :)
This looks divine! I can’t wait to make it.
when it comes to chocolate chocolate, I prefer dark, hands down. But I do love white chocolate. L.O.V.E.
This sounds like the perfect way to cap off a beautiful V-Day dinner!
Perfect to sip before a roaring fire.
I am like you Faith! I simply adore dark chocolate! White is not in my preferences really. My husband is totally the opposite. So, I believe this drink will be perfect for him! Have a great week!
I’m a loyal dark chocolate girl too, Faith, but this drink looks so creamy and elegant that I’d happily slurp it down. :-)
thats truly heavenly…… gorgeous one, Faith :)
Kalyani
Event : Valentine Fest – Served with Love
I want to slurp that right off of my computer screen. :)
Gorgeous photos Faith! I’ve never had hot white chocolate before but I’m sure willing to try it!
Dear Faith, what a beautiful array of Valentine’s Day recipes! I do agree with you that a home cooked meal is better in every aspect than a meal out, no matter what the occasion may be! This white chocolate dessert looks beautiful and sounds heavenly! I hope you and your loved one have a wonderful Valentines! Blessings dear one, your friend, Catherine xo
Looks delicious this white chocolate drink…and the pictures are awesome!
Hope you have a great week ahead Faith :)
I think white chocolate is the perfect chocolate for drinks because it’s so sweet! I made the skinny cocoa…delicious!
Nicole, So glad you liked the skinny hot cocoa — it’s one of my favs! :)
Oh, how I want this! I think the white chocolate is so elegant, great choice for Valentine’s Day!
I’m not a huge fan of white chocolate (for the same reason—too sweet), but I’ll trust you on this one–it sure does look good!
This looks amazing. Now I just need to be in front of a warm fireplace under a cozy blanket!
Mmm, great photo! It looks so amazingly rich, thick, and creamy.
The timing of this was insane – I’ve never been a big white chocolate fan, but yesterday I bought some to use in a recipe for the superbowl and ended up eating about half the bag of chips. White chocolate is my new obsession…and a melty, drinkable version? Too amazing.
I don’t like white chocolate at all, Faith. But oh my! Your photo. Perfect. Very tempting.
Barbara, Same with me, I don’t like white chocolate at all…except in this drink, which is amazing.
mmmmm. I am not a huge white chocolate fan either, but it totally works and is amazing in some places…like this drink!
Like you, I love dark chocolate to eat too, but white is my favorite!! This sounds lovely :)
Lovely clicks and drink!
Cheers,
Rosa
I don’t think I’ve ever had white hot chocolate, but yours looks lovely and delicious. Very nice way to top off a special meal.
This looks AMAZING :)