Description
A cozy winter drink combining creamy white chocolate, zesty orange, and crunchy almond slivers for a delicious and heartwarming experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz white chocolate, chopped
- 4 cups whole milk or cream
- 1 tbsp fresh orange zest
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the white chocolate in a saucepan with a little bit of milk over low heat, stirring until creamy.
- Add the remaining milk, orange zest, sugar, and vanilla extract, whisking to combine.
- Heat gently, allowing the cocoa to simmer for 5 to 10 minutes while stirring continuously.
- Serve the cocoa in mugs, topped with slivered almonds and optional whipped cream.
- Garnish with additional orange zest or chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
Patience with low heat ensures a smooth texture. Adjust sweetness to your preference and consider using non-dairy milk for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cocoa, white chocolate, orange, almond, winter drink, cozy beverage