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White Chocolate Orange Almond Hot Chocolate

A rich and creamy white chocolate hot chocolate infused with fresh orange zest and toasted almonds.
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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 Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Hot Chocolate Base
  • 2 cups milk or almond milk
  • 0.5 cup white chocolate chopped
  • 1 tsp orange zest fresh
  • 0.25 tsp almond extract
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup optional
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tbsp sliced almonds toasted

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Mugs

Method
 

  1. Warm milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming.
  2. Add white chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth.
  3. Stir in orange zest, almond extract, sweetener, and salt.
  4. Simmer gently for 1–2 minutes to infuse flavors.
  5. Pour into mugs and garnish as desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Use high-quality white chocolate for best results.