Close-up of White Chocolate Hot Chocolate
Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond

White Chocolate Hot Chocolate

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 45 min
  • Active: 25 min
  • Yield: 6 servings
When it’s cold outside, nothing hits the spot like a mug of rich hot chocolate. This white chocolate version is a great variation on the classic.

Ingredients

Decorations:

White Chocolate Hot Chocolate:

Directions

Special equipment:
a piping bag
  1. For the decorations: Put the melted chocolate in a piping bag and snip off a tiny hole at the tip. Pipe lacy chocolate designs, slightly larger than the cups you're using, onto a baking mat or a piece of parchment paper. Allow to set completely.
  2. For the white chocolate hot chocolate: Add the milk, half-and-half and vanilla bean paste to a saucepot. Place over medium-high heat, heating the mixture until the edges begin to bubble. Remove from the heat, then stir in the white chocolate chips. Let sit for 1 minute. Transfer to a teapot or heatproof pitcher.
  3. To serve, top each mug with a white chocolate decoration. Slowly pour over the white chocolate hot chocolate, allowing the decoration to melt into the cup. Top each serving with whipped cream and a pinch of nutmeg.