Go Back
+ servings
A close-up shot of pastel pink hot chocolate being poured into a white mug, highlighting its smooth and creamy texture.
FL Recipes

Strawberry Hot Chocolate: The Ultimate Creamy & Pink Drink

Discover how to make the best Strawberry Hot Chocolate from scratch! This creamy, pink drink uses real strawberries and white chocolate for a luxurious and easy-to-make treat perfect for any cozy occasion. Ditch the mix!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 mugs
Course: Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup strawberries fresh or frozen, hulled and roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar or more, to taste
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz high-quality white chocolate finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 1 Small Saucepan
  • 1 Medium Saucepan
  • 1 Blender
  • 1 Fine-mesh sieve Optional, for an extra smooth puree.

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the chopped strawberries, sugar, and water. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
  2. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries have completely broken down and the sauce has thickened.
  3. Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until completely smooth. For the smoothest texture, strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove the seeds.
  4. In a medium saucepan, heat the whole milk and heavy cream over medium-low heat. Warm until it is steaming but not boiling.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat and add the chopped white chocolate. Let it sit for one minute to soften, then whisk until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
  6. Whisk the strawberry puree and vanilla extract into the white chocolate milk base. Return to low heat if needed to warm through. Pour into two mugs and garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalProtein: 10gFat: 35gFiber: 1g

Notes

For the best flavor and texture, use a high-quality white chocolate bar or wafers, not chips, as they melt more smoothly.
Don't boil the milk, as this can cause the white chocolate to become grainy when added.
Adjust sweetness to your liking. If your strawberries are very sweet, you may want to use less sugar.
Keyword pink hot chocolate,strawberry hot chocolate,white hot chocolate

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!
Pin Recipe