Indulgent Strawberry Hot Chocolate to Cozy Your Soul Recipe
Indulge in this creamy and luscious Strawberry Hot Chocolate, a delightful twist on the classic winter warmer. Combining rich whole milk and heavy whipping cream with melted white chocolate and a burst of strawberry syrup, this cozy drink is topped with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, white chocolate shavings, and colorful sprinkles for an elegant and fun presentation. Perfect for chilly days when you crave a sweet and fruity comfort beverage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Flavoring
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup strawberry syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings and Garnishes
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 4 slices fresh strawberries
- 2 tbsp white chocolate shavings
- 1 tbsp pink or red sprinkles
Instructions
- Heat the Milk and Cream: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the whole milk and heavy whipping cream. Stir gently and heat until the mixture is steaming but not boiling, which should take about 5 minutes. This step creates the creamy foundation of the drink.
- Melt the White Chocolate: Add the white chocolate chips into the steaming milk and cream mixture. Whisk constantly until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture becomes silky smooth, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add Strawberry Syrup and Vanilla: Pour in the strawberry syrup and vanilla extract. Whisk thoroughly until the syrup is fully incorporated and the hot chocolate takes on a lovely pink hue, enhancing both flavor and appearance.
- Serve and Garnish: Divide the strawberry hot chocolate evenly between two mugs. Top each serving with a generous dollop of whipped cream, fresh strawberry slices, white chocolate shavings, and finish with pink or red sprinkles for an elegant and playful touch.
Notes
- Use good quality white chocolate chips for the best flavor and smooth texture.
- Adjust strawberry syrup quantity based on preferred sweetness and intensity of strawberry flavor.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute whole milk and heavy cream with coconut milk or almond milk alternatives.
- To keep the drink warm longer, preheat the mugs with hot water before serving.
- Whisk constantly while melting chocolate to prevent scorching or clumping.
Keywords: strawberry hot chocolate, white chocolate hot chocolate, creamy hot beverage, strawberry syrup drink, winter warmers, indulgent hot chocolate
