Rosy Cheek (Spiked Winter White Hot Chocolate)
Servings: 4 -6 (depending on size of glasses)
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup chopped macadamia nuts
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar brown sugar may be substituted if desired
- 3 1/3 cups whole milk
- 8 ounces good-quality white chocolate finely chopped
- pinch of fine sea salt
- 6 ounces white rum or vanilla vodka optional
- Optional Garnishes: cinnamon sticks cranberries, raspberries, pinch of cracked pink peppercorns
Instructions
- To a food processor, add the macadamia nuts and granulated sugar. Pulse until finely ground. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, add the milk and nut mixture. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and then reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in the white chocolate and salt and cook, stirring until chocolate is completely melted. Remove from heat.
- Divide the mixture evenly among glasses and then spike with white rum or vanilla vodka if desired.
- Enjoy with your favorite holiday cookies!
Notes
Some of the white chocolate may settle at the top as it cools. This is OK. Just give it a good stir and warm it back up if need be.