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White Chocolate Mocha

Hot · White chocolate · Coffee

White Chocolate Mocha

The coffee-shop favorite, homemade: espresso and real white chocolate with steamed milk.

Prep
5 min
Total
5 min
Serves
1
Calories
330

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Real white chocolate melted into hot espresso tastes creamier and less artificial than store-bought syrup.

Ingredients

1 serving

You’ll need: Small saucepan, Whisk

Method

  1. Pull the espresso into a mug and stir in the chopped white chocolate until melted.

  2. Heat and froth the milk.

  3. Pour the milk into the mug, add vanilla and top with foam or whipped cream.

Tips

  • Chop the white chocolate finely so it melts fully in the espresso.

Nutrition per serving, approximate

Calories
330
Protein
8g
Carbs
32g
Sugar
31g
Fiber
0g
Fat
19g
Caffeine
126mg

Estimated from standard USDA values for the ingredients listed; brands vary.

Variations

  • Iced: Melt the white chocolate into the espresso, then pour over ice and cold milk.

Nutrition at a glance

One serving has about 330 calories, 31 g sugar, 8 g protein and about 126 mg caffeine. Values are estimates from USDA data for the exact amounts listed; your chocolate brand and milk change them: check your version with our chocolate drink calorie calculator.

Storing and reheating

Leftover hot chocolate keeps in a covered jar in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, whisking well: the chocolate settles as it cools. A skin on top is normal; whisk it back in.

Choosing your chocolate

For drinks made with cocoa powder, Dutch-process gives a darker, smoother, mellower cup and natural cocoa a brighter, fruitier one. For melted chocolate, use a bar you’d enjoy eating: chips contain stabilizers that resist melting. See our cocoa and hot chocolate mix reviews and cocoa powder guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is a white mocha very sweet?

Yes, it’s sweeter than a regular mocha. Use less white chocolate for a lighter version.

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Gear for this recipe

Godiva Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 · Best for the richest dark-chocolate cup from a tin

Velvety and deeply chocolatey without being too sweet: the mix that tastes closest to melted dark chocolate. It’s pricey and often sells out in winter.

Type
Hot cocoa mix
Size
14.5 oz tin
Cost
about $1.30 per oz
Make with
With milk
From $18.50Check price Full review

Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 · Best for the best all-purpose cocoa for scratch hot chocolate

A top pick in America’s Test Kitchen’s cocoa tasting for complex, layered chocolate flavor. Comes in natural and Dutch-process versions.

Type
Cocoa powder
Size
8 oz
Cost
about $1 per oz
Make with
Make from scratch
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