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White Chocolate Orange Almond Hot Chocolate

A creamy homemade hot chocolate infused with white chocolate, fresh orange zest, and toasted almond flavor.
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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: 320

Ingredients
  

Hot Chocolate Base
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 4 oz white chocolate chopped
  • 1 tsp orange zest fresh
  • 0.25 tsp almond extract
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
Toppings
  • 2 tbsp toasted sliced almonds
  • 0.5 cup whipped cream

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Zester

Method
 

  1. Heat milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming.
  2. Whisk in white chocolate until fully melted and smooth.
  3. Add orange zest, almond extract, vanilla, and salt.
  4. Heat gently for 2–3 minutes without boiling.
  5. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and toasted almonds.

Notes

Use high-quality white chocolate for best flavor.