Favorite White Chocolate Recipes
I’m sharing a roundup of some of my Favorite White Chocolate Recipes! Do any of these catch your eye? Or are you a chocolate purist?
White Chocolate Desserts are ultra-sweet and a delicious change of pace from dark chocolate treats!
The Best White Chocolate Recipes
Even though white chocolate isn’t technically true chocolate, it is at my house! Though the boys in the family will reach for the darkest chocolate over white chocolate, Katie and I have a special place in our hearts for white chocolate.
Expert Tips
- Store your white chocolate like dark chocolate. It should be kept in a cool, dry location.
- If you want to color your white chocolate, add a liquid food coloring before you melt it.
- Melt your white chocolate gently so it doesn’t seize and stays smooth. See how to melt in the frequently asked questions.
- Look for cocoa butter in the list of ingredients for the best quality white chocolate.
- White chocolate may not set well if the room temperature is over 68°. You may need to pop it in the refrigerator to solidify.
- If you’d like to flavor your white chocolate dessert, vanilla extract pairs beautifully. I also like Frangelico, a hazelnut liqueur.
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no consensus, but according to the Washington Post, the FDA states: For a chocolate to be labeled as chocolate, as opposed to candy, the Food and Drug Administration requires that the bar be made up of at least 10 percent cocoa mass (nibs plus the cocoa fat inherent to the bean), with no specifications about cocoa butter.
White chocolate, on the other hand, has to have a cocoa butter content of at least 20 percent and does not require the inclusion of nibs. Another source says that real chocolate must contain chocolate liquor which gives chocolate its distinctive flavor. White chocolate does not have any chocolate liquor in its ingredient list.
White Chocolate is made with cocoa butter, milk solids, and sugar, but it does not contain cocoa solids or have the brown appearance of other varieties of “chocolate.” Since cocoa butter comes from cocoa beans, some argue that white chocolate is true chocolate. Its creamy white color was the reason for calling it white chocolate.
Nestles developed white chocolate in Switzerland in the 1930s to use up leftovers from making more traditional chocolates.
Like other chocolate varieties, white chocolate should be stored tightly wrapped in a cool, dry location to prevent a bloom from developing (white discoloration). It will stay fresh for up to 9 months if stored properly.
It’s best to melt white chocolate gently to prevent seizing. This can be done in a double boiler where one pan is set over another (usually in a set) that has simmering water. Or you can microwave the white chocolate in short bursts at 50% power, stopping and stirring frequently until it’s smooth.
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- White Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn from Melanie Makes
- White Chocolate Toffee Crunch Cookies from The Little Kitchen
- White Chocolate Macadamia Pie from Taste and Tell
- White Chocolate Creme Brulee
- White Chocolate Easter Bark
- Plus all my Best Chocolate Recipes
Favorite White Chocolate Recipes
The Best White Chocolate Recipes for family dinners and entertaining!
Luscious White Chocolate Mousse spiked with Frangelico, a hazelnut liqueur.
Rich and creamy white chocolate cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust!
A twist on the dark chocolate lava cake recipes made with white chocolate instead.
Chewy Oatmeal Toffee Cookies - That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Chewy Oatmeal Cookies filled with both toffee and white chocolate chunks!
Cranberry, White Chocolate, Ginger Cookies - Christmas Favorite
A holiday cookie favorite filled with dried cranberries, white chocolate chunks, and crystalized ginger!
If you're on the hunt for an irresistible snack, give this easy white chocolate popcorn a whirl! Swap out the M&M colors depending on the season or holiday!
A delicious layered dessert featuring the flavors of raspberries, white chocolate, and cheesecake!
An ultra-creamy white chocolate pudding for a delicious, old-fashioned dessert!
Rainbow Fruit Kabobs paired with a tasty White Chocolate Dip for a healthier dessert option!
White Chocolate Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake - Elegant & Creamy
A gorgeous White Chocolate Cheesecake with a sweet raspberry swirl!
17 Comments on “Favorite White Chocolate Recipes”
Don’t tell anyone, but I often Think I love white chocolate better than chocolate chocolate.
Jeff, me, too! It will be our secret!! Not everyone can appreciate a good white chocolate dessert!
I think this trip to Switzerland had you dreaming of chocolate. I am thankful!
I’d grab that White Chocolate Cheesecake in a heartbeat. Milk and dark chocolates make me swoon, but present me with this White Chocolate Cheesecake and I’m weak in the knees!
I want to try them all, but I’m especially smitten with your incredible white chocolate cheesecake!
I am on team dark chocolate but I also love white chocolate. Okay, I just am on team any kind of chocolate! All your desserts are gorgeous and I truly would love to make the Frangelico accented white chocolate mousse.
Oh Liz…all of the recipes with white chocolate look awesome…but I really want to try the molten cake…Thanks for the recipe!
Have a wonderful weekend 🙂
White chocolate is totally underrated. I’m in love with the idea of that white chocolate popcorn. Love!!
Got to be honest, I’m all about the dark chocolate at my house! I do like white chocolate every now and then though, and I’m eyeing those cheesecakes right now, especially the raspberry swirl one! Yum.
What a gorgeous round-up of white chocolate desserts, my daughter-in-law loves, loves white chocolate, will save this post for her., thanks Liz!
I’m normally on team dark, Liz, but these white chocolate desserts are so tempting, I’m flip flopping today!
Absolutely love anything made with white chocolate. And all these pretty and delish looking desserts are wonderful, Liz. I so want to try each on of them. YUM.
Hmmm, I can be a pruist but white chocolate definitely has it’s place for some recipe. Great ones here and I think my is the White Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes, never had that.
Oh my – what a tempting and wonderful collection of white chocolate recipes!!!! I’ve only ever used white chocolate in my biscotti recipe – so many more options here!
I’m ready to run out and buy some white chocolate but I don’t even know where to start. Every one of these looks amazing!
Each one a winner Liz! And all gorgeous. White chocolate is a special treat and it makes everything seem special. Pinning to my chocolate board!
Lovely round up