This time of year hot chocolate is a popular choice.
It’s cold outside and warming up with a mug of hot cocoa hits the spot.
Today’s recipe is Candy Cane White Hot chocolate. This indulgent treat is sure to please.
CANDY CANE WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE
Printable recipe at bottom of post.
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INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons finely crushed candy cane, plus additional for sprinkling on top
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 drop red food coloring (optional)
- sweetened whipped cream
DIRECTIONS:
- In a small saucepan over low-medium heat, heat the milk and crushed candy cane until nearly simmering, stirring often. This will ensure that the candy cane dissolves in the milk.
- Add the white chocolate chips and stir until melted and the milk is steaming. Stir in the food coloring for a beautiful pink color (optional).
- Pour into your favorite holiday mug, top with fresh whipped cream, and sprinkle with remaining crushed candy canes.
- Enjoy!
If you are looking for a healthier version, this creamy cashew peppermint hot chocolate is a huge hit!
Candy Cane White Hot Chocolate
Throughout the year, one can tell what season it is just by reading the board outside your favorite coffee shop. During this time of year, the words Peppermint, Caramel, Gingerbread, and Eggnog can usually be found on the coffeehouse menu. But, indulging in these seasonal drinks can really add up, especially at a time of year when money really needs to be stretched as far as possible. Save yourself some green this year by making this beautiful gourmet-style Candy Cane White Hot Chocolate at home in a matter of minutes. Super simple and delicious, perfect for a moment to yourself during all of the hustle and bustle of the season. Merry Christmas from The Baking Beauties!
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons finely crushed candy cane, plus additional for sprinkling on top
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 drop red food coloring (optional)
- sweetened whipped cream
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over low-medium heat, heat the milk and crushed candy cane until nearly simmering, stirring often. This will ensure that the candy cane dissolves in the milk.
- Add the white chocolate chips and stir until melted and the milk is steaming. Stir in the food coloring for a beautiful pink color (optional).
- Pour into your favorite holiday mug, top with fresh whipped cream, and sprinkle with
- remaining crushed candy canes. Enjoy!
Jeanine Friesen, the author of “The Everything Guide to Living Gluten-Free”, is a recipe developer and freelance food writer from Manitoba, Canada. Her blog, The Baking Beauties, is a collection of gluten-free recipes that have helped her sustain a normal life after the diagnosis of Celiac disease. Jeanine truly believes that no one should have to go without, and has done what she can to help others fill the void that the gluten-free diet can cause.
Cindy @Hun... What's for Dinner? says
Those are so pretty and I bet they are super YUMMY!!!
Aeryn Lynne says
Oooh, that looks all kinds of delish! And easy to put together! 🙂
torviewtoronto says
looks wonderful colourful beverage
Jenn says
White chocolate and mint and east to put together! A definite MUST this holiday!
Positively Pampered Patty says
Really cute recipes for the kids and for guests over the holidays. I love the color and I know my kids will really enjoy the taste.
Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel says
Looks divine. I would love to make this. Will put this on my wish list for Christmas morning.
Kerrie
Whispered Inspirations says
My girls would absolutely love this, not because it probably tastes divine but, simply the color is so appealing. Gonna have to try this, thanks for sharing! 🙂
Jody @ Mommy Moment says
hope you enjoy it!
Viv Sluys says
YUM! It is so pretty. I think I will make some for my girls when they get home from Grandma’s.
KD says
This sounds delicious! I would leave out the red food colouring, though. 🙂
jan says
holy sweetness – but the kids will devour it!
Marti says
This looks mouthwatering!! I wanted to let you know I featured it in my roundup!
Marti
kristen visser says
no way!! candy cane white hot chocolate???? i am in heaven. seriously craving this right now
Shirley P says
This looks delicious and pretty for the holidays
sarah alexis says
Wow what a fun twist on a hot holiday beverage – sounds like so much fun!
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
Oh boy does this look good. 🙂
Shirley O says
This sounds so delicious and looks so pretty too. I am going to try this recipe over the Holiday season.
Angela Duku says
This looks so pretty to make. My sisters and I will have a fun time making this recipe.
Jenn says
Candy canes are a must during the holidays, but to be honest, we are not the biggest fan of just eating it as is (I’m a bit impatient!). So this is a great way to use them up, and to switch it up from the usual hot chocolate!
Sandra Dufoe says
My two favourite things this would be amazing.
Shirley P says
This looks delicious My nephew loves white chocolate I will have to make this for him
Naomi Deren says
I have got to try this, I love white hot chocolate!
Melinda says
I have many candy canes and this would be a perfect recipe to use them.
Piroska says
Wow! This looks so pretty, and I bet it’s delicious! I love different kinds of hot chocolate, especially around this time of year.Very festive!
Sarah Letendre says
Perfect !! I will be making this on christmas eve for the whole family , my boys will be home and I think they will love it !
Rosanne Robinson says
I’ve never tried White Hot Chocolate, love the added candy cane! It looks & sounds really yummy, thx very much for sharing the recipe!
Carole D says
This looks so delicious and so easy to make!
Twingle Mommy says
It looks delicious! The pink colour is so fun! My kiddos love hot chocolate and I think they might just like this too! 🙂
Janet M says
This would be a lovely hot chocolate recipe to make over the holidays or during those cold chilly days.
Deborah Dorrington says
I just came across your recipe and I’m going to make it this weekend when we come home from skating. I have so many candy canes leftover from Christmas and this is a good way to use some of them.
kathy downey says
Absolutely love to try this. Looks amazing !
Rose says
Huh, I could do better but it is manageable