Frothy Hot White Chocolate

Name: Frothy Hot White Chocolate
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole or skim milk (skim will froth better); 1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped; 3 ounces best quality white chocolate, such as Valrhona, Lindt or Callebaut, coarsely chopped; Lightly whipped cream; Cocoa powder

5 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups whole or skim milk (skim will froth better)
1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
3 ounces best quality white chocolate, such as Valrhona, Lindt or Callebaut, coarsely chopped
Lightly whipped cream
Cocoa powder

Directions

1

Combine the milk, vanilla bean and vanilla seeds in a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
2

Remove the vanilla bean.
3

Add the hot milk to the blender and carefully blend until frothy.
4

Add the white chocolate to the blender and blend until the chocolate is melted.
5

Divide between 2 mugs, top with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with cocoa powder.
6

Cook's Note: When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes.
7

Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway.
8

If using a blender, release one corner of the lid.
9

This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions.
10

Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.