Description
A creamy, indulgent drink that balances the earthiness of matcha with the sweetness of white chocolate, perfect for cozy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk (any kind)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Optional: toasted marshmallows, extra matcha for dusting, vanilla extract, sea salt, almond or oat extract
Instructions
- Chop your white chocolate into small pieces for even melting.
- Heat the milk in a medium saucepan over low to medium-low heat until steaming.
- Remove from heat and add the chopped white chocolate; whisk until melted and smooth.
- Sift the matcha powder into a bowl, then add a few tablespoons of the warm chocolate-milk mixture to temper it.
- Whisk until the matcha forms a smooth paste, then stir back into the saucepan with the rest of the mixture.
- For frothier texture, whisk vigorously by hand or use a handheld milk frother.
- Serve in warmed mugs and garnish with marshmallows and a dusting of matcha if desired.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute with plant-based milks. To enhance the flavor, consider adding a pinch of sea salt or a drop of vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: matcha, white hot chocolate, cozy drink, winter beverage, plant-based, dairy-free options