(Boozy or Not) Raspberry White Hot Chocolate

A smooth and creamy hot white chocolate beverage, with just the perfect amount of tart raspberry flavor and optional alcohol for a slight kick.

Course Dessert, Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings 2 mugs

Calories 585kcal

In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and jam¹. Heat on medium, stirring gently but constantly, until you start to see small bubbles around the edges of the pan.
Turn off the heat and transfer² the mixture to a large heatproof measuring cup or bowl. Then pour through a fine mesh strainer back into the pot. Discard the contents of the strainer.
Add in the cream and white chocolate chips. Cook over low heat, stirring and scraping any melted chocolate off the bottom of the pot with a silicone spatula, until melted and smooth
If you are using the liquor, stir the alcohol, adding the raspberry liqueur last to taste. Then, turn off heat. Otherwise, simply turn off the heat.
Ladle into mugs and serve immediately, topped with whipped cream and red sparkling sugar.

The raspberry here is subtle, but it's there. If you are looking for a sweeter or more pronounced raspberry flavor, add in 1 tbsp of raspberry syrup (like Torani) with the milk and jam.
For an even smoother version, strain twice: both as you transfer the mixture out of and back into the pot.