Name: Pomegranate White Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 3 cups unsweetened pomegranate juice (separated); 1 ½ cups white chocolate baking chips; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; Large marshmallows; Pomegranate arils; white chocolate baking chips

Tart, creamy and utterly decadent, Pomegranate White Hot Chocolate makes a perfect mug of comfort during the chilly winter months! Easy to make and even easier to drink, this unique 3-ingredient hot chocolate calls upon childhood memories while adding different flavors to the wintertime staple we know and love.

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Happy 2018, y’all!

Let’s ring in the new year with HOT CHOCOLATE!

Specifically POMEGRANATE WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE!

Because while many folks are focusing on healthy-healthy-healthy right now, January at The Speckled Palate is all about comfort.

This year, I’m focusing on finding balance and not denying myself the foods I want to enjoy because it’s a new year and I feel societal pressure to lose weight after the holidays.

Life’s too short, y’all.

Why I love this recipe:

This Pomegranate Hot Chocolate recipe is something I’ve wanted to make for a while — because I’m totally obsessed with pomegranate — and because it’s been cold here in Dallas.

And so last week, I needed a big ‘ol mug of comfort after a frigid morning.

Insert this Pomegranate White Hot Chocolate.

It’s familiar enough to harken childhood memories of sipping cocoa while being different enough to satisfy my adult tastebuds, which don’t enjoy the saccharine sweet of most hot chocolates these days.

This hot chocolate is unbelievably creamy. And that creaminess is balanced with the tartness of the pomegranate juice.

In all honesty, it kind of tastes like a white chocolate-covered pomegranate seed… and I adore that.

However, if you’re into super sweet hot chocolate, this is probably NOT the recipe for you because the only sweetness added to the mixture is the white chocolate.

More cozy drink recipes to try in the new year: Pomegranate Hot Buttered Rum | Peppermint Schnapps Hot Chocolate | Easy Spiced Apple Cider

pomegranate white hot chocolate in a glass with marshmallows

What you need to make this recipe:

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Let’s talk ingredients!

In addition to the tools above, you’re going to need some ingredients to make this recipe, too! Chances are, you might already have some of them in your fridge or pantry. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full measurements and instructions.

Here is what you need to grab from the grocery store:

Unsweetened pomegranate juice — this is the base of our drink, which is very different than our usual hot chocolate base, which is typically milk or a milk-substitute. This adds a delightful tartness to the drink.
White chocolate baking chips — these add creamy sweetness to balance our the tart of the pomegranate. Make sure to use a high-quality one!
Pure vanilla extract — use the best you can afford. This helps bring together all the flavors!
Garnishes — I used a combination of larger marshmallows, pomegranate arils and white chocolate baking chips for this, but you can use whatever makes you happy.

close up of pomegranate white hot chocolate in a glass with marshmallows

How to make Pomegranate White Hot Chocolate

Warm two cups of the pomegranate juice in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

When it begins to simmer, add the white chocolate and whisk constantly until it melts into the juice.

Remove the pan from the heat, and pour in the vanilla extract.

Add the remaining cup of juice, and continue whisking until all the chocolate is melted.

Serve immediately with your favorite garnishes, and enjoy!

how to store:

Let cool completely, and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Please note that the hot chocolate will begin to separate after 45 minutes or so, so when you reheat it in a saucepan or the microwave that you will need to whisk it to combine all the ingredients again.

Erin’s Easy Entertaining Tips

Hosting a hot chocolate party? Serving this Pomegranate Hot Chocolate is a perfect choice.

If I were serving this to share, here are a few things I might do…

Make a hot chocolate bar for guests to serve themselves and garnish their mugs. (You could also create a hot chocolate board if you’d prefer this or have a smaller space!)
Double or triple the recipe… and keep it warm in the slow cooker so that everyone can have a mug.
Ask guests to bring their own mugs! This is a great way to cut down on dishes. Make sure to clear the sink before the party so they can rinse them out before heading home.
For bigger parties, you might want to make extra hot chocolate and keep it cooking in slow cookers in another room. When one runs out, then you have a backup. (Ask to borrow a friend’s slow cooker — no need to buy a new one just for the occasion!)

3 pomegranate white hot chocolates in glasses with marshmallows

Love hot chocolate and hot cocoa?

Check out my Vanilla Hot Chocolate, Gingerbread Hot Chocolate and Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate recipes.

If you love hot cocoa, try out Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa and Iced Cocoa.

Ready to learn how to make this goodness for yourself (and/or your family, if you’re feeling extra nice)?

Scroll on down to discover how easy this 3-ingredient white hot chocolate is to make!