Description
Silky white chocolate cocoa infused with bright citrus for the ultimate cozy fall sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white chocolate (chopped)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra richness)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Orange slice (for garnish)
- Freshly grated nutmeg or cinnamon (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat milk (and cream, if using) gently in a saucepan until steaming, not boiling.
- Add white chocolate and whisk until completely melted and smooth.
- Stir in orange zest, vanilla, and a tiny pinch of salt.
- Simmer gently for 1–2 minutes to infuse the citrus flavor.
- Strain if desired for an ultra-smooth finish.
- Pour into mugs and top generously with whipped cream.
- Garnish with orange slices and a light sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use heavy cream in addition to whole milk.
- Adjust the amount of orange zest to taste.
- Straining the mixture is optional but recommended for a smoother texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg