Description
A luscious and indulgent Strawberry Hot Chocolate combining creamy white chocolate and fresh strawberry syrup for a delightful twist on the classic hot cocoa. Perfect for cozy evenings, this recipe features smooth melted white chocolate blended with milk and strawberry flavors, topped with whipped cream and white chocolate curls for an elegant finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup white chocolate, chopped or chips
- 1/4 cup strawberry syrup or puree
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Few drops natural red or pink food coloring (optional)
Toppings
- Whipped cream, for topping
- White chocolate curls or shavings, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the Milk: Pour the milk into a saucepan and heat it over medium-low heat until warm but not boiling, to ensure the milk is heated gently without curdling or scalding.
- Melt the White Chocolate: Add the white chocolate and a pinch of salt to the warm milk, stirring continuously until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Strawberry and Flavoring: Stir in the strawberry syrup or puree and vanilla extract to infuse the hot chocolate with vibrant strawberry flavor. Add food coloring if you desire a more intense pink hue.
- Optional Blending or Frothing: For a creamier, airy texture, optionally blend or froth the strawberry hot chocolate mixture before serving.
- Serve with Toppings: Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top each serving with a generous dollop of whipped cream and garnish with white chocolate curls or shavings for an elegant presentation.
- Enjoy Warm: Serve immediately and enjoy your comforting, strawberry-infused hot chocolate while it’s warm.
Notes
- Use good quality white chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of strawberry syrup or puree.
- Fresh strawberry puree can be used instead of syrup for a fresher taste.
- Optional food coloring enhances presentation but is not necessary.
- This recipe can be doubled or tripled for larger groups.
- For a vegan version, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk and use vegan white chocolate.
