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A clear glass mug on a white saucer containing smooth, opaque pink Strawberry Hot Chocolate with thick white chocolate shavings on a layer of foam.

Strawberry Hot Chocolate: A Creamy Pink White Chocolate Dream

A luxurious, opaque pastel pink Strawberry Hot Chocolate made with real fruit and white chocolate. Topped with light pink foam and coarse white chocolate shavings for the ultimate gourmet experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Desserts, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries Hulled and quartered
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) water
  • 2 cups (480ml) whole milk Full fat for creaminess
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream
  • 4 oz (115g) white chocolate bar Divided: half melted, half for shavings
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Equipment

  • 1 Small saucepan For simmering strawberries and milk.
  • 1 High-Speed Blender To create a smooth strawberry puree.
  • 1 Fine-mesh Sieve Crucial for removing strawberry seeds.
  • 1 Milk Frother To create the light pink foam topper.

Instructions
 

Prepare the Strawberry Puree
  1. In a small saucepan, combine strawberries and 1 tbsp water. Simmer over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until soft.
  2. Blend the cooked strawberries until smooth. Pass through a fine-mesh sieve to remove all seeds, leaving a smooth liquid.
Construct the Hot Chocolate
  1. In a clean saucepan, whisk milk, cream, and strawberry puree over medium-low heat until steaming.
  2. Add 2oz of chopped white chocolate, vanilla, and salt. Whisk until the chocolate is fully melted and the drink is an opaque pastel pink.
  3. Remove 1/4 cup of the liquid and use a frother to create a light pink foam.
  4. Pour into a clear glass mug, top with foam and the remaining 2oz of white chocolate shavings. Garnish with a fresh strawberry.

Notes

Use a high-quality white chocolate bar with cocoa butter for the best melt.
Don't skip the salt; it balances the sweetness of the white chocolate.
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