Description
A cozy and indulgent drink that combines creamy white chocolate and bright raspberry flavors, perfect for cold winter days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup raspberry puree
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Fresh raspberries (for garnish)
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- A tiny pinch of ground ginger or cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Lemon zest (optional)
- Crumbled shortbread or cookie for rim garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make the raspberry puree: Blend 1 cup raspberries with 1–2 tablespoons of water until smooth, strain if desired, and taste.
- Measure and prepare milk, white chocolate chips, and vanilla extract.
- Warm the milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring gently until it reaches about 170°F.
- Add white chocolate chips to the warm milk and stir until melted and smooth.
- Stir in raspberry puree and vanilla extract, adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Gently heat through for another minute or two.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and fresh raspberries.
Notes
For dairy-free options, use oat milk and vegan white chocolate. Adjust sweetness based on the tartness of raspberries used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, raspberry, white chocolate, winter drink, cozy beverage