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White Chocolate Orange Almond Hot Chocolate

A rich, creamy hot chocolate infused with white chocolate, fresh orange zest, and warm almond notes for a cozy café-style winter drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 mugs
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Hot Chocolate Base
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
  • 1 tbsp orange zest fresh
  • 0.5 tsp almond extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tsp sugar optional, to taste
  • 1 pinch salt
Toppings
  • whipped cream
  • slivered almonds optional garnish
  • extra orange zest optional garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Heat milk and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium-low until steaming.
  2. Add white chocolate chips and stir until melted and smooth.
  3. Mix in orange zest, almond extract, vanilla, salt, and optional sugar.
  4. Warm for 2–3 minutes to infuse flavors; adjust to taste.
  5. Strain if desired for a smoother texture.
  6. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream, almonds, and orange zest.

Notes

Adjust almond and orange intensity to taste; strain for a smoother finish.