Name: White Chocolate Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American

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Add milk, half and half to a medium saucepan.

Heat over medium-low heat until simmering (do not boil).

Stir in white chocolate, vanilla and cinnamon; continue to simmer until chocolate melts.

Serve with whipped cream on top.

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Chop White Chocolate Finely ✂️
Chop your white chocolate chips into smaller, uniform pieces to ensure faster melting and smoother integration into the hot liquid without lumps or graininess.
Heat Dairy Gently 🌡️
Warm the milk and half-and-half together over medium heat until steaming (not boiling) to prevent scorching and maintain the creamy texture that defines this luxurious beverage.
Emulsify with Whisking 🥄
Continuously whisk the chocolate into the warm dairy to create an emulsion, ensuring a silky-smooth consistency and preventing separation as the drink cools.
Bloom Vanilla and Cinnamon 🌟
Add vanilla extract and cinnamon after removing from heat to preserve their delicate aromatic compounds and maximize their flavor impact in the finished drink.
Whipped Cream Timing ☁️
Top with freshly whipped cream just before serving to maintain airy texture and prevent it from melting into the hot chocolate too quickly.