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Winter Wonderland White Hot Chocolate

Winter Wonderland white hot chocolate is gently heated on the stovetop until smooth, steaming, and dotted with small bubbles around the edge. White chocolate and vanilla make this cozy drink rich and creamy.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 470
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 8 oz white chocolate finely chopped
  • 0.125 tsp fine salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 1 3-quart saucepan

Method
 

  1. Heat the milk in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-low heat for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until steaming with small bubbles around the edge; do not let it boil.
  2. Add the white chocolate and salt, then whisk over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Serve hot.

Notes

Heat gently and do not let the milk boil to keep the drink smooth. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freezer storage is not recommended. For a dairy-free option, use unsweetened oat milk and dairy-free white chocolate.