Raspberry White Hot Chocolate is a pretty pink twist on traditional hot chocolate! It’s made with white chocolate and real raspberry puree, for a fresh, fruity taste that is perfect year-round!

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So long, January, and don’t let the door hit you on the way out!

I’m thrilled to bid farewell to this dreary month with a pretty pink drink. Get out your tutus and glitter guns, because things are going to get obscenely cute around here!

I’m not usually in such a rush to usher in Valentine’s Day, but this month has been a grind of illness and work and other nonsense that takes up a lot of time but doesn’t make for good blog content. Suffice it to say, I am over January and am ready to deck my halls with inflatable cupids and heart garlands in all shapes and sizes.

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Fortunately I have this Raspberry White Hot Chocolate to help me make the transition! This beautiful beverage is made with real raspberry puree, white chocolate, and a mix of milk and cream, to produce a rich, comforting drink that tastes like melted berries & cream ice cream.

I love this drink because it’s so different from most hot chocolate recipes. Don’t get me wrong–I  love a mug of deep, dark hot cocoa as much as the next chocoholic, but there’s something so fun and refreshing and cheerful about seeing a bright pink drink! And you know the rule—pink drinks have to be topped with whipped cream and sprinkles. Don’t fight it, it’s a necessity. A few fresh raspberries complete the garnish and give these white hot chocolates the perfect touch.

Make these for your family, your valentine, or just for yourself, to celebrate the fact that we made it through January. Bring it on, February–nothing is a match for raspberries and white chocolate . . . except maybe raspberries and lemonade! You’ll also want to check out my Love Potion Valentine’s Day Drink!

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Raspberry White Hot Chocolate

5 from 1 vote
This warm, comforting drink is made with real raspberry puree and white chocolate. It’s beautiful, delicious, and tastes like melted berries & cream ice cream!
Prep25 minutes
Total25 minutes
Yields6

Ingredients

Instructions 

  • Sprinkle the sugar on the raspberries and toss to combine. Let sit for 10-15 minutes, until they start to soften and release their juices. Blend the raspberries in a blender, then pour the puree through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove the seeds. You should be left with about 3/4 cup of puree. If you have more, save it for another use.
  • Combine the milk and cream in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer—you want bubbles to appear along the sides of the pan’s edges, but don’t bring it to a full boil. Remove the pan from the heat and add the chopped white chocolate. Whisk until the chocolate is melted, then add the berry puree, vanilla extract, and salt.
  • Serve immediately with whipped cream and fresh berries on top. It can be made ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat it in the microwave or on the stove top.

Recipe Notes

For the best taste and texture, do not substitute white chips for the chopped white chocolate bar. Chips are usually made with palm oil instead of cocoa butter, and they tend to be hard to melt. If you find chips made with cocoa butter, those are a fine substitute, otherwise, look for white chocolate bars. This makes a thick drink, and if you prefer a thinner one, add more milk until you get a texture you like.

Measuring Tips

Our recipes are developed using weight measurements, and we highly recommend using a kitchen scale for baking whenever possible. However, if you prefer to use cups, volume measurements are provided as well. PLEASE NOTE: the adage “8 oz = 1 cup” is NOT true when speaking about weight, so don’t be concerned if the measurements don’t fit this formula.

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Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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22 Comments

  1. Your hot chocolate week looks like perfection, and just what I need with all this cold weather we’ve been having! What a perfect drink for a cozy Valentine’s night!

  2. I’m SO over January, as well. Bring on February! This is a great Valentine’s idea..love the mugs 🙂 I’m sure I’ve told you this before, but you have really amazing photography!

  3. Got my glue gun ready. I’m ready when you are. This is an insanely beautiful drink. I bet it tastes amazing. Pinned.

  4. Omg! I can’t wait to make this… it looks so pretty and pink and perfect for this time of this year when mother nature is dumping tonnes of snow!

  5. Um, this is adorable. It’s like the strawberry milk of hot chocolate! Except not at all because it’s raspberry. Whatever. It’s awesome. And January: I wash my hands of you.

    1. I don’t know the calorie count, but you’re welcome to plug it into one of the many free tools available online to find out. It’s not low calorie, of course, but it’s also meant to be a dessert, not a beverage to have with your breakfast. And in the future, please try not to denigrate an entire country, thanks.