White Hot Chocolate

Sep 12, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Drinks Drinks beverages Easy

A creamy, sweet white hot chocolate made with white chocolate chips, sugar, and whole milk, gently heated to steaming for a smooth and comforting drink.

Prep 5 min

Cook 5 min

Total 10 min

Servings 1

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Ingredients

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servings

1 ½ oz (43.0 g)white chocolate chips
1.0 tbsp (12.0 g)granulated sugar
10.0 fl oz (300.0 ml)whole milk

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Instructions

Combine white chocolate chips, granulated sugar, and 2 fl oz (60 ml) of whole milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
Whisk continuously until the mixture is smooth and the chocolate has melted.
Add the remaining 8 fl oz (240 ml) of whole milk and continue heating until the mixture is steaming but not boiling.
Pour into a mug and serve immediately.

Tips

Use a silicone spatula or whisk to prevent the white chocolate from sticking or burning. To reduce sweetness, omit or reduce the added sugar depending on the sweetness of your white chocolate.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make white hot chocolate?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make white hot chocolate ahead?

Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and rewarm gently on the stove; don't let it boil.

How do I make white hot chocolate dairy-free?

Use oat or almond milk in place of dairy milk, and dairy-free ice cream, yogurt or whipped topping where the recipe calls for them. Check packaged toppings and sauces for milk.

A creamy, sweet white hot chocolate made with white chocolate chips, sugar, and whole milk, gently heated to steaming for a smooth and comforting drink.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

253 Calories / serving

10.2g Fat

31.4g Carbs

9.9g Protein

32.3g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~253 cal · 10g fat · 31g carbs · 10g protein · 32g sugar

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

Per serving · 253 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Moderate cycling 26 min·5.2 mi
Swimming laps 35 min
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Stair climbing 23 min·~2050 steps
Dancing 41 min
Bodyweight circuit training 26 min
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