Description
Indulge in the cozy sweetness of Frosty Mornings White Christmas Cocoa, a rich and creamy white chocolate hot cocoa perfect for chilly winter days. Made with whole milk, heavy cream, and melted white chocolate, this festive drink is topped with whipped cream, shredded coconut, and white chocolate shavings to create a beautiful snowy treat that’s easy to make in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk (or your preferred milk)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (or chopped white chocolate)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Snowy Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Shredded coconut flakes
- White chocolate shavings or mini marshmallows
- A dusting of powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the Dairy: In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream over medium-low heat. Stir occasionally and heat the mixture until it is warm, making sure it does not come to a boil to prevent scorching.
- Melt the White Chocolate: Add the white chocolate chips to the warm milk mixture. Stir continuously until the white chocolate fully melts and the cocoa becomes smooth and creamy without any lumps.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. The salt enhances the flavor by balancing the sweetness and intensifying the vanilla notes.
- Serve: Pour the creamy white chocolate cocoa evenly into mugs, preparing them for delicious toppings.
- Add Whipped Cream: Top each mug with a generous swirl of whipped cream for extra richness and a festive look.
- Decorate with Toppings: Sprinkle shredded coconut flakes and white chocolate shavings or mini marshmallows over the whipped cream to mimic a snowy winter scene.
- Optional Finish: Lightly dust the top with powdered sugar if you desire an extra frosty, decorative touch to complete the presentation.
Notes
- Use whole milk and heavy cream for the richest and creamiest cocoa; milk alternatives can be used but might alter texture slightly.
- White chocolate chips are easier to melt, but chopped white chocolate works well too.
- Be careful not to boil the milk mixture to prevent curdling or burning.
- The pinch of salt is essential to deepen the flavor, but adjust to your taste if preferred.
- For a festive twist, mini marshmallows can replace white chocolate shavings as a topping.
- Powdered sugar is optional but adds a pretty, frosted look to the presentation.
