How to Make a White Chocolate Mocha

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Last Updated: March 8, 2023 Tested

A white chocolate mocha perfectly combines sweet, velvety white chocolate with rich espresso flavors. It’s a drink enjoyed both hot and cold, and it is really easy to make at home! You just need 3 basic ingredients: white chocolate sauce, milk, and espresso. You can also modify this classic beverage by making it dairy-free, adding in other delicious flavors, or even making it caffeine-free.

Ingredients

White Chocolate Mocha

3 tablespoons (30 grams) of white chocolate chips or white chocolate sauce
1.5 ounces (43 g) of espresso
1 cup (240 mL) of milk
2 tablespoons (30 mL) of milk (if you are using white chocolate chips)
Whipped cream (optional)

Makes 1 drink

Method 1

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Whipping up a Classic Recipe

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Melt the white chocolate chips in a double boiler with milk. If you don’t have a double boiler, you can make one out of a pot and a glass bowl. Fill the pot with about 2 inches (5.1 cm) of water and place it on the stove. Place the glass bowl on top of the pot, and put the 3 tablespoons (30 grams) of white chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of milk into it. Turn the burner to medium-high, and stir the white chocolate chips and milk with a spatula as they begin to meld together.^{[1]
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- If you’re using white chocolate sauce rather than chips, you don’t need to worry about making a double boiler.
- The steam from the boiling water will heat the glass bowl and melt the chocolate chips—this prevents the chocolate from burning!
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Pour the white chocolate sauce into a 12 ounces (340 g) mug. If you used the double boiler, carefully spoon the hot, melted white chocolate into your mug. If you’re using a prepared white chocolate sauce, simply measure out 3 tablespoons (30 grams) into your mug.^{[2]
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- Putting the white chocolate sauce in the bottom of the mug will help it incorporate more easily with the rest of the ingredients.
- You can buy white chocolate sauce at specialty food stores or you could order it online.
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Heat 1 cup (240 mL) of milk and add it to the mug. Put the milk into a microwave-safe dish and heat it up for 1 to 2 minutes. If you have a frother, you could use that to make the milk more silky smooth. Once the milk is heated, pour it carefully into the mug with your white chocolate sauce.^{[3]
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- Use caution when transferring the milk from the microwave to your mug—it’ll be really hot!
- If you are lactose intolerant, you could use almond, coconut, soy, or other milk alternatives.
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Add 1.5 ounces (43 g) of espresso to the mug. If you have an espresso machine, simply pour 1 shot and add it to the mug. If you don’t, you can use 1 tablespoon (4 grams) of instant espresso powder and mix it with 3 tablespoons (44 mL) of hot water.^{[4]
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- If you don’t have espresso powder or an espresso machine, you could also use really strong coffee. Sub out the espresso for about 4 ounces (110 g) of hot coffee—the caffeine content may be a little less, but the flavor will still be good!
- If you are caffeine-free, you can still enjoy this drink by switching out the espresso or coffee for decaf.
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Mix together the ingredients, and top with whipped cream if you want. Carefully stir the white chocolate sauce, hot milk, and espresso for about 30 seconds so that everything is completely mixed together. For an extra-decadent treat, top your drink with some whipped cream. Drink and enjoy immediately!^{[5]
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- For a fun holiday variation, use a candy cane to stir up your drink—the peppermint flavor goes really well with the white chocolate.

Method 2

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Exploring White Chocolate Mocha Variations

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Enjoy an iced white chocolate mocha when the weather is warm. Simply mix 3 tablespoons (30 grams) of white chocolate sauce, 1 cup (240 mL) of cold milk, 1.5 ounces (43 g) of espresso, and a large handful of ice. You can still top the drink with whipped cream if you want to!
- Mix the liquid ingredients first to get the white chocolate sauce fully incorporated, and then gently add the ice to prevent the drink from splashing.
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Incorporate other flavors, like raspberry or pumpkin, for a fun variation. You could simply use a flavored coffee creamer, or add 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of your preferred syrup to your white chocolate mocha. Raspberry, pumpkin, peppermint, and cinnamon are all great complements to the creaminess of white chocolate.^{[6]
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- Look online or at a specialty food store to find different flavored syrups.
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Swap out traditional milk for dairy-free options. Coconut milk, almond milk, rice milk, walnut milk, macadamia milk, soy milk—there are lots of dairy-free options to choose from. Check out your local grocery store to see what you can find.^{[7]
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- Some non-dairy milks are even flavored, like vanilla almond milk, which could make a nice addition to your white chocolate mocha.
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Trade the sauce for powder for a quickly-accessible beverage. If you like to drink white mochas often, try out a powder so you don’t have to make white chocolate sauce every time you want to enjoy your favorite drink. Simply follow the instructions on the container and use the recommended amount of powder along with milk and espresso.
- You can buy white chocolate mocha powders online, or you may be able to find them at a local specialty food store.

Community Q&A

Question

Could I use cold brew instead of espresso?

Community Answer

Yes, you can.
Question

Where can I get the white chocolate powder?

Community Answer

You can get this at your local food store, or order it online if you cannot find it in your local store.
Question

If I don’t have white chocolate, can I use chocolate chips

Community Answer

If you mean white chocolate chips, yes. If you mean regular chocolate chips, you can use them, but it will just be a regular mocha, not a white mocha.