Last Year on Valentine’s Day I had the opportunity to stay in Napa Valley. I decided to celebrate the occasion that I would schedule a ride on the infamous wine train. The weather was clear and it was a very enjoyable drive up to Napa.
Upon my arrival to the hotel, Villagio Inn & Spa, I was served White Hot Chocolate. I was really surprised by this complimentary beverage for I had never considered the prospect of drinking white hot chocolate.
Today, I think back to that trip and began to crave some of that delicious white hot chocolate I enjoyed a year ago. This white hot chocolate I’ve created is a simple yet satisfying recipe that I made with just milk and white hot chocolate chips that I had at my house. Although I think it would be extra tasty with a thicker cream.
White Hot Chocolate
yields 1 serving
Ingredients & Supplies
1 1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup white chocolate chips (I used Ghirardeli white chocolate chips)
Directions:
Poor the milk in a small saucepan and heat under low medium heat*
Meanwhile place the chocolate chips in a microwave proof container and place in the microwave. Melt the chocolate on low power for 45 seconds.** Stir the chocolate chips to see if they are melting and if not then put them back in the microwave for another 15 seconds.***
As soon as you can stir the chocolate chips so they are now mixed together and not individual chips, then they are ready to be added to the milk. combine the chocolate chips and the milk using a whisk. As soon as the milk and chocolate is combined remove from heat and serve.****
As soon as the
Cook’s Note:
*The temperature you use on your stove top to heat the milk is important. If the heat is too hot it will scald the milk. I recommend you start a a low temperature to ensure that you won’t ruin the milk.
**Chocolate burns easily in the microwave. If you find that you cannot set the microwave to low heat I recommend you start by melting the chocolate at 5 seconds, pull out and stir, and then repeat as needed. Also, some microwaves have a setting for microwaving chocolate which you can follow instead of my recommendation. I also recommend tasting the chocolate before adding it to the milk to ensure it doesn’t taste burnt.
***When I pulled my chocolate chips out they didn’t have a creamy melt. However, I was able to stir up the chocolate chips so that they were all combined which was perfect for adding it to the milk.
****You can also add a drop of vanilla extract for a vanilla flavor.