Warm Up with a Decadent Cup of White Hot Chocolate

February 22, 2015 (Sunday)

Creamy and Decadent White Hot Chocolate!

It's been unusually cold all across the country this past week, so I thought I'd share a delicious recipe that is sure to warm you up and drag you out of the winter doldrums.

Everyone loves a great cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter day, but for those who don't like chocolate (yes, these people do exist) or who are looking for something a little more upscale, white hot chocolate is the perfect solution.

While this is definitely a treat that will warm even the most die-hard chocolate connoisseur, you can be sure that everyone from the kids to grandma will love it. A piece of biscotti on the side and you have a sure-fire way to melt away the winter blues.

Rich and Creamy White Hot Chocolate

Makes enough for 2 to 3 cups


Ingredients

1/2 cup white chocolate chips (make it a quality brand)
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups half-and-half
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

• In a medium size saucepan, add white chocolate chips and heavy cream. Warm slowly over low heat until the chocolate melts. Be sure to keep the heat low, white chocolate can easily seize up or burn if it gets too hot.
• Stir in the half-and-half and vanilla and warm until heated.
• Top with whipped cream.
• Serve immediately.

I hope you have a relaxing and happy Sunday. Stay warm!

Debbie