HOT CREAMY WHITE CHOCOLATE COFFEE DRINK — RICH, AROMATIC, AND PERFECT FOR COZY MOMENTS
Warm up with this luxuriously creamy white chocolate drink infused with instant coffee and a hint of warming spices. If coffee isn’t your favorite, easily swap it for cinnamon, cardamom, or freshly grated orange zest to suit your taste. Silky, sweet, and aromatic — an indulgent treat for two.
🕒 Prep Time: 5 min
🍳 Cook Time: 5 min
🍽️ Yields: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 350 ml milk
- 4–6 tsp cornstarch (see note)
- 100 g white chocolate, grated
- 2 tsp instant coffee (heaping)
- 2 pinches ground nutmeg
- 1–2 packets vanilla sugar or a few drops vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder or grated chocolate, for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Flavor Base
- In a blender, combine grated white chocolate, instant coffee, vanilla sugar or extract, and nutmeg.
- (White chocolate is naturally sweet, so additional sugar may not be necessary. Adjust sweetness to taste.)
2. Thicken the Milk
- In a saucepan, whisk milk and cornstarch together.
- Heat over low heat, stirring frequently until the mixture thickens slightly (about 5 minutes).
- Use 4 tsp cornstarch for a lighter creaminess or up to 6 tsp for a thicker, richer texture.
3. Blend and Serve
- Pour the hot thickened milk into the blender with the flavor base.
- Blend for about 1 minute until smooth and frothy.
- Pour into two mugs.
- Garnish with a dusting of cocoa powder or grated chocolate.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and warmth.
💡 Tips
- Substitute instant coffee with cinnamon, cardamom, or orange zest for varied flavors.
- Adjust cornstarch quantity depending on your preferred drink thickness.
- Use high-quality white chocolate for best flavor and texture.
- Serve fresh to enjoy the creamy froth and warm aroma.
🎉 Perfect For
- Cozy evenings and cold days
- Special breakfast or brunch treats
- Dessert drinks to impress guests
- Quick, indulgent homemade beverages
📝 Final Thoughts
This hot white chocolate coffee drink combines velvety texture with aromatic spices and coffee notes, creating a delightful balance of sweetness and warmth. Easily customizable, it’s the perfect comforting beverage to share or savor alone.