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White Chocolate Orange Almond Hot Chocolate

A creamy, cozy hot chocolate made with white chocolate, fresh orange zest, and toasted almonds.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 mugs
Course: Beverage, Dessert
Cuisine: American, European
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Hot Chocolate Base
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cup almond milk
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 120 g white chocolate finely chopped
  • 1 tsp orange zest fresh
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp almond extract
  • 1 pinch salt
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp slivered almonds toasted

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Zester
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Warm milk, almond milk, and cream in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
  2. Whisk in white chocolate until melted and smooth.
  3. Stir in orange zest, extracts, and salt; heat gently.
  4. Pour into mugs and garnish with almonds and white chocolate.

Notes

Use high-quality white chocolate for best flavor and texture.