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White Chocolate Orange Almond Hot Chocolate

A rich and luxurious white chocolate hot chocolate infused with bright orange zest and warm almond flavor for a cozy winter drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 mugs
Course: Beverage, Hot Drink
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Hot Chocolate
  • 2 cups milk whole or preferred milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
  • 1 orange zest zest of one orange
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mugs
  • Fine strainer

Method
 

  1. Heat milk and cream in a saucepan until steaming but not boiling.
  2. Add orange zest and warm for 2–3 minutes to infuse.
  3. Stir in white chocolate until melted and smooth.
  4. Add vanilla extract, almond extract, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Strain if desired and pour into mugs.
  6. Top with whipped cream, almonds, or extra orange zest.

Notes

Use high-quality white chocolate for best flavor. Adjust almond extract carefully—it is strong.