Description
White Winter Wonder Hot Chocolate brings alpine charm to your mug, blending rich white chocolate with marshmallow clouds and a hint of peppermint. Luxurious warmth meets festive cheer, inviting you to savor winter’s most comforting embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Chocolate Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) white chocolate chips
- 5 cups (1.2 liters) whole milk
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) heavy cream or half & half
Flavor and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- Mini marshmallows
- Whipped cream
- Shaved white chocolate
Instructions
- Pour 340 grams of white chocolate chips into a 3.8-liter (4-quart) or larger slow cooker, creating a delectable base for this luxurious winter beverage.
- Gently cascade 475 milliliters of heavy cream or half-and-half over the white chocolate chips, followed by 1.2 liters of whole milk to establish a rich, creamy foundation.
- Drizzle 5 milliliters of pure vanilla extract into the mixture, allowing the aromatic essence to weave through the ingredients and enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Using a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, delicately blend the ingredients, ensuring an even distribution without aggressively disturbing the chocolate chips.
- Configure the slow cooker to LOW temperature setting, allowing the ingredients to meld and transform over the next 3 hours, stirring midway through the cooking process to promote uniform melting and prevent potential scorching.
- After the designated cooking time, vigorously whisk the hot chocolate to ensure a seamless, silky texture with no residual chocolate chip chunks.
- Ladle the warm, velvety beverage into preheated mugs, crowning each serving with a billowing cloud of whipped cream, a sprinkle of mini marshmallows, and delicate shavings of white chocolate for an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Slow cooker magic transforms simple ingredients into a creamy, luxurious winter beverage.
- White chocolate chips melt gradually, creating an ultra-smooth and rich hot chocolate experience.
- Low and slow cooking prevents scorching, ensuring a perfectly blended and velvety texture.
- Occasional stirring helps distribute heat evenly and prevents chocolate from sticking to the cooker’s bottom.
- Garnish with whipped cream, marshmallows, and shaved white chocolate for an indulgent and Instagram-worthy presentation.
- Ideal for cozy gatherings, holiday parties, or quiet nights when comfort is the ultimate goal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Drinks, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 412 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 145 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg