White Chocolate Orange Almond Cocoa Recipe
A rich and creamy drink combining the tangy zest of orange with smooth white chocolate, cocoa powder, and crunchy almonds, perfect for a cozy treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 4 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons toasted almonds, chopped
- 2 cups milk (or milk alternative)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Measure out cocoa powder, chop the white chocolate and toasted almonds, and zest the orange carefully avoiding the bitter white pith.
- Heat Milk: Pour the milk into a saucepan and warm over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Add Cocoa Powder: Whisk in the cocoa powder to the warm milk until fully dissolved and smooth.
- Melt White Chocolate: Add chopped white chocolate to the mixture and stir continuously until it is completely melted and the mixture is velvety smooth.
- Add Orange Zest and Almonds: Stir in the orange zest and chopped toasted almonds, allowing the flavors to infuse for a minute or two before serving.
- Serve: Pour the hot cocoa into mugs and optionally garnish with extra almond pieces or orange zest.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and white chocolate for best flavor.
- To toast almonds, place them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Adjust sweetness by adding sugar or honey if desired.
- Can substitute milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Keywords: white chocolate, orange zest, almonds, cocoa drink, creamy cocoa, warm beverage
