Delicious Christmas Recipes With White Chocolate
Christmas is a time for celebration, and what better way to celebrate with family and friends than with some delicious recipes made with white chocolate? White chocolate is a favorite among many and makes a delightful addition to any Christmas meal. Whether you’re looking for a special dessert or a festive treat, these recipes are sure to make your holiday celebration even sweeter.
1. White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until creamy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until just blended.
6. Stir in the white chocolate chips and dried cranberries.
7. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition:
Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 135
Total Fat: 6.5g
Saturated Fat: 3.7g
Cholesterol: 23mg
Sodium: 83mg
Carbohydrates: 17.5g
Fiber: 0.5g
Sugar: 11.5g
Protein: 1.5g
2. White Chocolate Rocky Road Fudge
Ingredients:
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
Instructions:
1. Line an 8-inch square baking dish with foil, extending the foil over the edges of the pan.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the chips are melted and the mixture is smooth.
3. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract, marshmallows, walnuts, pecans, almonds, and dried cherries.
4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
6. Using the foil, lift the fudge out of the pan and cut into small squares.
Nutrition:
Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories: 190
Total Fat: 9.3g
Saturated Fat: 5.2g
Cholesterol: 11mg
Sodium: 25mg
Carbohydrates: 24.5g
Fiber: 1.2g
Sugar: 21.3g
Protein: 3.3g
3. White Chocolate Peppermint Bark
Ingredients:
- 12 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candy
Instructions:
1. Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a double boiler, melt the white chocolate until smooth, stirring occasionally.
3. Pour the melted white chocolate into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
4. Place the dark chocolate in the double boiler and melt until smooth, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the peppermint extract to the melted dark chocolate and stir to combine.
6. Pour the melted dark chocolate over the white chocolate layer in the baking dish and spread evenly.
7. Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candy over the top of the bark.
8. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
9. Break the bark into pieces.
Nutrition:
Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories: 167
Total Fat: 10.5g
Saturated Fat: 6.4g
Cholesterol: 4mg
Sodium: 8mg
Carbohydrates: 19.2g
Fiber: 2.2g
Sugar: 15.9g
Protein: 2.2g
4. White Chocolate Cheesecake
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 8 ounces white chocolate, melted and cooled
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter.
3. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
4. Bake for 10 minutes; cool.
5. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract and salt with an electric mixer until smooth.
6. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
7. Slowly add the melted white chocolate, beating until smooth.
8. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
9. Bake for 55 minutes or until the center is almost set.
10. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
11. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition:
Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 489
Total Fat: 32.2g
Saturated Fat: 18.2g
Cholesterol: 150mg
Sodium: 302mg
Carbohydrates: 43.3g
Fiber: 0.7g
Sugar: 35.5g
Protein: 8.2g
5. White Chocolate Hot Cocoa
Ingredients:
- 8 cups milk
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional toppings: marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate shavings
Instructions:
1. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and white chocolate chips.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the chips are melted and the mixture is hot.
3. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon.
4. Divide the hot cocoa among mugs and top with marshmallows, whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired.
Nutrition:
Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 221
Total Fat: 11.3g
Saturated Fat: 7.3g
Cholesterol: 19mg
Sodium: 88mg
Carbohydrates: 24.2g
Fiber: 0.3g
Sugar: 22.3g
Protein: 7.9g
6. White Chocolate Truffles
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder, for coating
Instructions:
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a double boiler, melt the white chocolate until smooth, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from the heat and stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract.
4. Drop the mixture by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
6. Place the cocoa powder in a shallow bowl.
7. Roll the truffles in the cocoa powder to coat.
Nutrition:
Serving Size: 1 truffle
Calories: 82
Total Fat: 5.2g
Saturated Fat: 3.2g
Cholesterol: 6mg
Sodium: 4mg
Carbohydrates: 8.3g
Fiber: 0.7g
Sugar: 6.6g
Protein: 1.3g
7. White Chocolate Cranberry Bread
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Beat in the vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream.
7. Stir in the white chocolate chips and dried cranberries.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
9. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition:
Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 261
Total Fat: 10.2g
Saturated Fat: 6.2g
Cholesterol: 41mg
Sodium: 176mg
Carbohydrates: 37.3g
Fiber: 1.3g
Sugar: 22.3g
Protein: 3.6g
8. White Chocolate Coconut Macaroons
Ingredients:
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 (12 ounce) package white chocolate chips
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk and butter. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted.
3. Remove from the heat and stir in the coconut.
4. Drop the mixture by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.
5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
6. Place the white chocolate chips in a medium bowl.
7. Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave for 30 seconds; stir until smooth.
8. Dip the cooled macaroons into the melted white chocolate.
9. Place on waxed paper to cool.
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