Starbuck's White Chocolate Mocha

Ever since I made the Homemade Gingerbread Latte’s I have been going crazy hunting down new Latte recipes to make. I admit it I am hooked! I never really thought to make the homemade versions, it really is so much cheaper than going to Starbucks. Don't get me wrong Starbucks is the best, but i just cant afford my coffee addiction. I knew there had to be a easier way.

I was searching around on the Internet and came across a copy cat version of Starbuck's White Chocolate Mocha, which happens to be my favorite Starbucks Drink. I have to admit using the Vanilla Syrup is definitely the way to go, but that syrup is really hard to find. We did find it online and have some on order but, until then I am using this copy cat version I found.

I was so surprised at how similar it tasted to the real thing. It was so creamy and yummy. This would be perfect to make for New Year Eve for all your guests. This recipe is really versatile and can be doubled or tripled quite easily. I am thinking you could prepare the milk mixture in the double boiler and then place it in a covered crock pot on the warm setting.

Make a pot of strong coffee and place it next to the crock pot along with the whipping cream, cinnamon or white chocolate shavings. Then your guests can make their own White Chocolate Mocha's. Or if you plan early enough you can just prepare the entire recipe in the crockpot.

These are the ingredients you will need:
Whole Milk (I think 2% would work just as well), Coffee or a espresso, White Chocolate Chips (I used Nestle Premium) Ghirardelli would be great but they were sold out, Whipping Cream, Dash of cinnamon and white chocolate shaving are optional.

I chose to use the double boiler method. That way you wont scorch or burn the milk. I don't own a double boiler, but you can just make you own by adding the water to a pot and placing a glass bowl on top of the pot. This works just as well.

add the milk into the glass bowl. I doubled the recipe.

add the white chocolate chips to the milk. Bring the water to a boil then lower the heat a bit and simmer. (if you double the recipe 12 tablespoons is equivalent to half of a bag of white chocolate chips)

Stir the white chocolate. At first it will stick together a bit as the chips start to melt, but it does not take long and the white chocolate will be completely melted.

Make sure your milk is hot and steamy before you mix everything together. The white chocolate chips just melt away so nicely.

I added a little of the milk mixture to a latte mug

then added some of the strong coffee

and more of the milk mixture. using a spoon mix together

and add a nice dollop of whipping cream. I added a dash of cinnamon to mine, Carson thought i needed one little white chocolate chip on top. You can barley see it but it's there. LOL

Copy Cat Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha

2/3 - cup whole milk
6 - tablespoons white chocolate chips
Freshly brewed coffee (strong) to fill mugs or shot of espresso
Whipped cream
Desired garnishes:
cinnamon or white chocolate shavings

Add milk and chocolate chips to saucepan or double boiler and heat until chips are melted and milk is hot. Meanwhile make coffee or espresso. Pour half of milk mixture in coffee mug and fill rest of mug with coffee saving enough room for a dollop of whipped cream. If desired, garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon, or chocolate shavings. Makes enough for 2 small mugs.

I doubled the recipe to make 2 - 3 large Latte Mugs

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Tina, The Mom in Mommy's Kitchen