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White hot chocolate is the perfect Christmas drink to enjoy with your whole family. Top it with with colored whipped cream and Christmas sprinkles, and you’ve got a fun, festive drink!
Coquito (Puerto Rican eggnog) is the choice holiday beverage for the adults in this family. We’ve been sipping on that a lot this year, and the kids were feeling a little left out.
I was racking my brain, trying to come out with a fun, festive holiday drink for them. And I finally came up with white hot chocolate!
Not only does it taste amazing, it’s the ideal “blank canvas” for decorating for the holidays!
What flavors can I add to white hot chocolate?
White chocolate is such a mild taste, that it goes well with so many things! Here are a few suggestions for adding into your white hot chocolate:
- candy canes (or other peppermint candy)
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- caramel
- coconut (milk or syrup)
- rum, whiskey, or other liqueur (for adults only)
What toppings are good on white hot chocolate?
Toppings for your white hot chocolate are endless! I chose to use homemade red whipped cream and Christmas sprinkles to make it fun and festive for my kids.
Some other suggestions are:
- marshmallows
- whipped cream
- sprinkles
- crushed candy cane or peppermint candy
- toasted coconut
- mini chocolate (or white chocolate) chips
- chocolate syrup
- caramel sauce
How do you make Christmas white hot chocolate?
Ingredients:
- 2 cups white chocolate chips (use good quality ones like Ghirardelli)
- 4 cups of whole milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- a pinch of salt
For homemade colored whipped cream:
- 1 cup of heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar (or more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- (red or green) food coloring
Step 1: To make the homemade colored whipped cream, add the cream to a large bowl. Then, add as much food coloring as needed to reach your desired color.
Step 2: Whip the cream, using a whisk or hand mixer, until it forms soft peaks. Then, add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
Step 3: Continue to whip until it forms stiff peaks. Be careful not to over-whip it, or it will break and eventually turn into butter.
Step 4: Next, to make the white hot chocolate, add the milk and white chocolate chips to a medium sized pot. Heat it over medium-low heat, and stir continuously until all of the white chocolate has melted. Do not let it simmer or boil.
Step 5: Turn the heat off, then add a pinch of salt and vanilla (or any other flavorings you want). Pour it in a mug or mason jar, top with whipped cream and sprinkles (or any other toppings of choice), and ENJOY!
Try these other Christmas recipes and activities!
- Christmas Pecans
- Christmas White Chocolate S’more Pops
- Snow Globe Christmas Card
- Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treats
- Play Snow Sensory Bin
Christmas White Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 2 cups white chocolate chips good quality, such as Ghirardelli
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a pinch salt
Homemade colored whipped cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (or more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- food coloring (red or green)
Instructions
- To make the homemade colored whipped cream, add the cream to a large bowl. Then, add as much food coloring as needed to reach your desired color.
- Whip the cream, using a whisk or hand mixer, until it forms soft peaks. Then, add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Continue to whip until it forms stiff peaks. Be careful not to over-whip it, or it will break and eventually turn into butter.
- Next, to make the white hot chocolate, add the milk and white chocolate chips to a medium sized pot. Heat it over medium-low heat, and stir continuously until all of the white chocolate has melted. Do not let it simmer or boil.
- Turn the heat off, then add a pinch of salt and vanilla (or any other flavorings you want). Pour it in a mug or mason jar, top with whipped cream and sprinkles (or any other toppings of choice), and ENJOY!
Notes
- It’s important to use good quality white chocolate chips, such as Ghirardelli.
- You can use the milk of your choice. Some people use 2%, or do a mixture of milk and half and half. Personally, I think using all whole milk gives it the best taste and consistency.
- For the adults in the family only – we like to add whiskey to our hot white chocolate. It’s heaven!
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