Toasted White Chocolate Syrup

Oct 9, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A small glass bottle of toasted white chocolate syrup with a pour spout, beside an iced latte sweetened with it

White chocolate slowly toasted in the oven until golden and caramel-scented, then whisked into sweetened warm milk: the flavor of a holiday toasted white mocha.

Prep 5 min

Cook 60 min

Total 1 hr 5 min

Servings 10

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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6.0 oz (170.0 g)white chocolate bars (at least 30% cocoa butter), chopped
¾ cup (180.0 ml)whole milk
¼ cup (50.0 g)granulated sugar
⅛ tsp (0.75 g)fine sea salt
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Heat the oven to 250°F (120°C). Spread the chopped white chocolate in a dry 8-inch square baking dish.
Bake for 10 minutes, then stir and smear it across the dish with a silicone spatula.
Keep baking, stirring every 10 minutes, until it turns the golden color of peanut butter and smells toasty, 40 to 60 minutes; if it turns chalky, keep stirring and it will smooth out.
Near the end, warm the milk and sugar in a small saucepan, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the milk steams.
Gradually whisk the hot milk into the toasted chocolate until smooth, then whisk in the salt and vanilla.
Strain if any bits remain, cool and refrigerate in a clean bottle.

Tips

White chocolate chips often contain stabilizers and won't caramelize evenly; use bars.
Toasting can be done days ahead: cool the toasted chocolate, break it up and store it airtight.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make toasted white chocolate syrup?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 1 hour of cooking. The recipe makes about 1 1/4 cups (10 servings).

How should I store toasted white chocolate syrup?

Refrigerate in an airtight bottle for up to 1 week. Warm and shake before using.

Can I make toasted white chocolate syrup ahead?

Toast the chocolate up to 1 week ahead, or make the syrup up to 1 week ahead.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

White chocolate slowly toasted in the oven until golden and caramel-scented, then whisked into sweetened warm milk: the flavor of a holiday toasted white mocha.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 10 servings this recipe makes.

124 Calories / serving

6.1g Fat

16.0g Carbs

1.6g Protein

16.0g Sugar

Whole recipe (10 servings): ~1240 cal · 61g fat · 160g carbs · 16g protein · 160g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.