Strawberry Hot Chocolate

This Strawberry Hot Chocolate was a refreshing way to use the extra strawberries from my CSA box. Even Chad enjoyed the strawberry-infused beverage. Make sure to use a fine mesh strainer to keep bits of strawberry out of the drink and the texture smooth.

I mashed the berries before adding them to the milk, but they can also be tossed into a blender and pureed.

For garnish, I sprinkled mini marshmallows, mini white chocolate chips, and some pink sprinkles over the hot chocolate. Whipped cream would also be great.

Strawberry Hot Chocolate
Adapted from Kitchen Simmer
2-3 servings

2 cups milk
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled

 

In a saucepan, heat milk over low heat. Add the white chocolate chips and stir until melted.

In a small bowl, mash the strawberries. Add the strawberries to the milk and chocolate. Let steep on very low heat for about 5 minutes.

Pour through a fine strainer into a medium bowl. Serve hot in mugs.