Description
A heartwarming creamy cocoa infused with white chocolate, orange zest, and almonds, perfect for cozy winter evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk (any type)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds (toasted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Grate orange zest and chop almonds.
- Heat milk and cream in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring gently.
- Once warm, add white chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.
- Incorporate orange zest and vanilla extract, stirring well.
- Just before serving, stir in the almonds.
- Pour into mugs and enjoy, optionally topped with whipped cream and additional toppings.
Notes
Ensure to heat the mixture on low heat to avoid scalding, and enjoy the drink with winter treats like gingerbread cookies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cocoa, winter drink, white chocolate, holiday recipe, creamy beverage, warm drink