Description
Creamy strawberry hot chocolate brings winter warmth with sweet berry magic. Chocolate lovers will savor rich, velvety sips blending fruity and cocoa notes for pure comfort in a mug.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy, such as almond or oat milk)
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- ½ cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or more, to taste)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Fresh strawberry slices
- White chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Transform fresh, ripe strawberries into a silky, vibrant puree by pulverizing them with granulated sugar in a high-powered blender until completely smooth.
- Carefully strain the strawberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing gently to extract maximum flavor while eliminating unwanted seeds, then reserve the liquid.
- Select a sturdy saucepan and gently warm milk and cream over medium heat, creating a luxurious base with soft, consistent temperature and occasional stirring.
- Gradually introduce white chocolate pieces into the warming liquid, whisking continuously to ensure a seamless, velvety integration without any stubborn chocolate remnants.
- Pour the prepared strawberry puree into the chocolate-infused milk, stirring methodically to create a harmonious blush-colored beverage with balanced fruity and creamy notes.
- Enhance the mixture with a splash of vanilla extract, allowing the aromatic essence to meld with the existing flavors without disrupting the delicate temperature.
- Monitor the liquid carefully, preventing any aggressive boiling that might compromise the drink’s silky texture and nuanced flavor profile.
- Ladle the hot chocolate into elegant mugs, transforming each serving into a visual masterpiece by garnishing with billowy whipped cream, delicate fresh strawberry slices, or ethereal white chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Strain the strawberry puree carefully to ensure a silky-smooth texture without any annoying seeds disrupting your creamy hot chocolate experience.
- Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the most intense and natural fruity flavor that will elevate the entire drink’s taste profile.
- Opt for high-quality white chocolate with at least 30% cocoa butter to guarantee a rich, luxurious mouthfeel and prevent grainy or separated results.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like almond or oat milk for those with lactose intolerance, which will still provide a creamy base while maintaining the delightful strawberry essence.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg