Description
Creamy strawberry hot chocolate brings warmth and sweetness to cold winter nights. Rich chocolate blends perfectly with fresh strawberry essence, creating a delightful drink you’ll savor to the last sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) milk (dairy or non-dairy like almond or oat milk)
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
- ½ cup (85 g) white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) granulated sugar
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
- Whipped cream
- Fresh strawberry slices
- White chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Puree Preparation: Blend ripe strawberries with sugar until silky smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve to create a pure, vibrant strawberry liquid, eliminating all seeds and pulp.
- Milk Infusion: In a medium saucepan, gently warm milk and heavy cream to a comfortable temperature, stirring periodically to prevent scorching and ensure even heating.
- Chocolate Integration: Gradually whisk white chocolate into the warm milk mixture, stirring continuously until completely dissolved, creating a luxurious and creamy base with a velvety smooth consistency.
- Flavor Fusion: Introduce the strained strawberry puree into the milk-chocolate blend, stirring thoroughly to distribute the fruity essence evenly while maintaining a gentle heat without boiling.
- Aromatic Enhancement: Add a splash of vanilla extract, blending it seamlessly to infuse the hot chocolate with a subtle, fragrant undertone that complements the strawberry and white chocolate notes.
- Elegant Presentation: Pour the vibrant pink beverage into elegant mugs, topping each serving with a billowing cloud of whipped cream, delicate fresh strawberry slices, or ethereal white chocolate shavings for a visually stunning and indulgent finish.
Notes
- Choose Ripe Strawberries: Select deeply colored, fragrant strawberries at peak ripeness to maximize natural sweetness and flavor intensity in the puree.
- Strain Carefully: Use a fine mesh sieve to remove strawberry seeds, ensuring a smooth, silky texture without unwanted graininess in the hot chocolate.
- Control Milk Temperature: Heat milk and cream gently to prevent scorching or boiling, maintaining a consistent warm temperature for optimal chocolate melting and flavor integration.
- Whisk Continuously: Stir white chocolate into milk consistently to prevent clumping and achieve a perfectly smooth, creamy base without lumps or uneven distribution.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 387
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 87 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg