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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Making White Hot Chocolate on the Stove === | === Making White Hot Chocolate on the Stove === | ||
| − | #Pour 1 cup (240 milliliters) of milk into a small saucepan. You can use any type of milk you'd like. If you want something richer, you could even try heavy cream of half-and-half.<ref>http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/homemade-white-hot-chocolate/</ref> | + | #Pour 1 cup (240 milliliters) of milk into a small saucepan. You can use any type of milk you'd like. If you want something richer, you could even try heavy cream of half-and-half.<ref name="rf1">http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/homemade-white-hot-chocolate/</ref> |
#Add 2 ounces (60 grams) of white chocolate. You can use solid white chocolate, chopped into pieces, or white chocolate chips. For best results, use good-quality white chocolate. | #Add 2 ounces (60 grams) of white chocolate. You can use solid white chocolate, chopped into pieces, or white chocolate chips. For best results, use good-quality white chocolate. | ||
| − | #Cook the mixture over medium-low heat until it starts to simmer. Stir the mixture often to prevent scorching and do not let it come to a boil, or the chocolate will burn.<ref | + | #Cook the mixture over medium-low heat until it starts to simmer. Stir the mixture often to prevent scorching and do not let it come to a boil, or the chocolate will burn.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#Take the saucepan off the stove, then stir in the vanilla extract. This will help give the white hot chocolate a more complex flavor. | #Take the saucepan off the stove, then stir in the vanilla extract. This will help give the white hot chocolate a more complex flavor. | ||
#Pour the white hot chocolate into a large mug and serve it immediately. If you'd like, you can make it extra special by garnishing it with some whipped cream or mini marshmallows. | #Pour the white hot chocolate into a large mug and serve it immediately. If you'd like, you can make it extra special by garnishing it with some whipped cream or mini marshmallows. | ||
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=== Making White Hot Chocolate in the Microwave === | === Making White Hot Chocolate in the Microwave === | ||
#Heat the milk in the microwave, then set it aside. Pour the milk into a microwave-safe mug, and heat it for 1 to 2 minutes. Pause the microwave every 30 seconds, and give the milk a stir. | #Heat the milk in the microwave, then set it aside. Pour the milk into a microwave-safe mug, and heat it for 1 to 2 minutes. Pause the microwave every 30 seconds, and give the milk a stir. | ||
| − | #Melt the chocolate in the microwave. Put the chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl. Take the mug out of the microwave, and put the bowl in. Heat the chocolate for 1 minute, then give it a stir. After that, heat it at 15 to 20-second increments, stirring in between, until it melts.<ref>http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/cooking/tips/g2063/how-to-melt-chocolate/ </ref> | + | #Melt the chocolate in the microwave. Put the chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl. Take the mug out of the microwave, and put the bowl in. Heat the chocolate for 1 minute, then give it a stir. After that, heat it at 15 to 20-second increments, stirring in between, until it melts.<ref name="rf2">http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/cooking/tips/g2063/how-to-melt-chocolate/ </ref> |
#* You can use solid chocolate or chocolate chips for this. If you choose to use solid chocolate, be sure to cut it into chunks first. | #* You can use solid chocolate or chocolate chips for this. If you choose to use solid chocolate, be sure to cut it into chunks first. | ||
#* For best results, use high-quality white chocolate. | #* For best results, use high-quality white chocolate. | ||
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=== Trying Variations === | === Trying Variations === | ||
| − | #Add some peppermint for a minty treat. Cook 1 cup (240 milliliters) of milk and 2 ounces (60 grams) of white chocolate chips in a saucepan over medium-low heat. When the mixture starts to simmer and the chocolate has melted, take the saucepan off the stove, and stir in ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ⅛ teaspoon of peppermint extract. Pour the hot chocolate into a large mug, and garnish it with some whipped cream, crushed peppermint candy, or mini marshmallows, if desired.<ref>http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/peppermint-white-hot-chocolate-recipe/</ref> | + | #Add some peppermint for a minty treat. Cook 1 cup (240 milliliters) of milk and 2 ounces (60 grams) of white chocolate chips in a saucepan over medium-low heat. When the mixture starts to simmer and the chocolate has melted, take the saucepan off the stove, and stir in ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ⅛ teaspoon of peppermint extract. Pour the hot chocolate into a large mug, and garnish it with some whipped cream, crushed peppermint candy, or mini marshmallows, if desired.<ref name="rf3">http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/peppermint-white-hot-chocolate-recipe/</ref> |
| − | #Try making an extra-rich white hot chocolate. Heat ¼ cup (45 grams) of white chocolate chips with ¼ cup (60 milliliters) of heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. After the chocolate melts, stir in 1 cup (240 milliliters) of half-and-half, and cook until hot. Pour into one large mug, or two smaller mugs. Garnish with a swirl of whipped cream, if desired, and serve.<ref>http://www.pauladeen.com/white-hot-chocolate</ref> | + | #Try making an extra-rich white hot chocolate. Heat ¼ cup (45 grams) of white chocolate chips with ¼ cup (60 milliliters) of heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. After the chocolate melts, stir in 1 cup (240 milliliters) of half-and-half, and cook until hot. Pour into one large mug, or two smaller mugs. Garnish with a swirl of whipped cream, if desired, and serve.<ref name="rf4">http://www.pauladeen.com/white-hot-chocolate</ref> |
| − | #Give it a boozy twist, but only if you're of legal drinking age. Heat ¾ cup (180 milliliters) of milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it starts to steam. Add 2 tablespoons (20 grams) of white chocolate chips, and stir until they melt. Pour 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of vanilla-flavored vodka into a mug, then pour the hot chocolate over it and stir. Garnish with some mini marshmallows and cocoa powder, if desired, and serve.<ref>http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/hot-white-chocolate</ref> | + | #Give it a boozy twist, but only if you're of legal drinking age. Heat ¾ cup (180 milliliters) of milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it starts to steam. Add 2 tablespoons (20 grams) of white chocolate chips, and stir until they melt. Pour 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of vanilla-flavored vodka into a mug, then pour the hot chocolate over it and stir. Garnish with some mini marshmallows and cocoa powder, if desired, and serve.<ref name="rf5">http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/hot-white-chocolate</ref> |
| − | #Try some spiced white hot chocolate for a crowd. Tie up a 6-inch (15.24-millimeter) cinnamon stick and 8 cardamom pods in a piece of cheesecloth, and put it into a slow cooker. Add 3 cups (700 milliliters) of half-and-half, 3 cups (700 millimeters) of milk, and 1½ cups (265 grams) of white chocolate baking pieces. Cook the mixture, covered, on a low-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours; stir it after 2 to 2½ hours. Just before serving, take out the spice bag, and stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.<ref>http://www.bhg.com/recipe/appetizers-snacks/white-hot-chocolate/</ref> | + | #Try some spiced white hot chocolate for a crowd. Tie up a 6-inch (15.24-millimeter) cinnamon stick and 8 cardamom pods in a piece of cheesecloth, and put it into a slow cooker. Add 3 cups (700 milliliters) of half-and-half, 3 cups (700 millimeters) of milk, and 1½ cups (265 grams) of white chocolate baking pieces. Cook the mixture, covered, on a low-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours; stir it after 2 to 2½ hours. Just before serving, take out the spice bag, and stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.<ref name="rf6">http://www.bhg.com/recipe/appetizers-snacks/white-hot-chocolate/</ref> |
| − | #* If you are in a hurry, cook the hot chocolate over high heat for 2 to 2½ hours. Stir it after 1 hour.<ref | + | #* If you are in a hurry, cook the hot chocolate over high heat for 2 to 2½ hours. Stir it after 1 hour.<ref name="rf6" /> |
#* If you can't find any white chocolate baking pieces, try white chocolate chips instead. | #* If you can't find any white chocolate baking pieces, try white chocolate chips instead. | ||
