The weather is finally starting to feel like fall in College Station, and although it is not often cold in the Brazos Valley, fall and winter call for hot chocolate. If you are a white chocolate fan, these are the best hot chocolate recipes for you.
WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE WITH DARK CHOCOLATE WHIPPED CREAM:
WHAT YOU NEED:
Hot Chocolate:
4 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 ounces white chocolate chopped into small chunks
1 ounce white chocolate
Chocolate Whipped Cream:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
WHAT TO DO:
Hot Chocolate:
1. Add milk and vanilla extract to a saucepan and bring to a low simmer, not a boil
2. Add in the chocolate and stir constantly until melted to prevent the chocolate from sitting on the bottom of the pan
3. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with the whipped cream, grate white chocolate for garnish
Chocolate Whipped Cream:
1. Add the cream, powdered sugar, espresso powder and cocoa powder to a mixing bowl or stand mixer
2. Whip using a hand mixer or stand mixer on low until the powders are mixed, then increase the speed and whip until cream is soft. (Don’t over whip or it will be too heavy for the drink)
3. Refrigerate until thick, then serve!
CROCK POT PUMPKIN SPICE WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE:
WHAT YOU NEED:
• 1⁄2 cup International Delight Pumpkin Pie Spice Creamer • 3 cups whole milk
• 1 1⁄2 cups white chocolate chips
• Whipped cream and cinnamon garnish optional
WHAT TO DO:
1. Heat whole milk and white chocolate chips in crock pot on low for 2-3 hours until chocolate is fully melted and combined with milk
2. Add Pumpkin Pie Spice creamer and allow to heat through 3. Serve with whipped cream and sprinkle of cinnamon
