This Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha is a rich, creamy coffee drink you can easily make at home. It’s made with smooth white chocolate, bold espresso, and warm frothy milk, then topped with whipped cream. No need to go to Starbucks—this homemade version is just as good!
Jump to RecipeIngredients Needed:
- 3 tablespoons white chocolate chips
- 1.5 ounces espresso
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons whipped cream
How To Make White Chocolate Mocha?
- Melt the white chocolate: If using white chocolate chips, heat them with milk in a double boiler until smooth (about 150°F/65°C).
- Make the espresso: Brew 1.5 ounces of espresso or dissolve instant espresso in hot water.
- Heat and froth the milk: Warm the milk to (60-70°C). Froth it if you like a creamy texture.
- Mix the drink: Pour the melted white chocolate milk over the espresso. Stir well.
- Top and serve: Add whipped cream on top and enjoy!

Recipe Tips:
- Use high-quality white chocolate: Cheap white chocolate chips may not melt well and can make the drink grainy. For the best flavor, use a good brand of white chocolate or a high-quality white chocolate sauce.
- Heat the milk to the right temperature: Milk should be warmed to 60-70°C. If it’s too hot, it can burn the chocolate and change the taste. If you don’t have a thermometer, heat it until it’s warm but not boiling.
- Melt the chocolate properly: If using white chocolate chips, melt them slowly with the milk over low heat or in a double boiler. Stir constantly to avoid burning or clumping.
- Brew strong espresso for the best flavor: A weak espresso will make the drink taste too milky. Use a high-quality espresso or strong instant coffee for a rich and balanced taste.
- Froth the milk for a café-style texture: Frothing the milk makes the drink smoother and creamier. If you don’t have a milk frother, shake the warm milk in a jar or whisk it vigorously until foamy.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Let the White Chocolate Mocha cool to room temperature first. Then, pour it into a sealed container and keep it in the fridge for up to 1 day. Stir well before drinking because the ingredients might separate.
- Reheat: Pour the mocha into a small pot and heat over low heat, stirring constantly. Warm it until it reaches your desired temperature, but do not let it boil.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 413 kcal
- Total Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Cholesterol: 36mg
- Sodium: 164mg
- Potassium: 539mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 40g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 40g
- Protein: 11g
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Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha
Course: DrinksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy1
servings5
minutes2
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kcalThis Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha is a rich, creamy coffee drink you can easily make at home. It’s made with smooth white chocolate, bold espresso, and warm frothy milk, then topped with whipped cream. No need to go to Starbucks—this homemade version is just as good!
Ingredients
3 tablespoons white chocolate chips
1.5 ounces espresso
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons whipped cream
Directions
- Melt the white chocolate: If using white chocolate chips, heat them with milk in a double boiler until smooth (about 150°F/65°C).
- Make the espresso: Brew 1.5 ounces of espresso or dissolve instant espresso in hot water.
- Heat and froth the milk: Warm the milk to (60-70°C). Froth it if you like a creamy texture.
- Mix the drink: Pour the melted white chocolate milk over the espresso. Stir well.
- Top and serve: Add whipped cream on top and enjoy!
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate: Cheap white chocolate chips may not melt well and can make the drink grainy. For the best flavor, use a good brand of white chocolate or a high-quality white chocolate sauce.
- Heat the milk to the right temperature: Milk should be warmed to 60-70°C. If it’s too hot, it can burn the chocolate and change the taste. If you don’t have a thermometer, heat it until it’s warm but not boiling.
- Melt the chocolate properly: If using white chocolate chips, melt them slowly with the milk over low heat or in a double boiler. Stir constantly to avoid burning or clumping.
- Brew strong espresso for the best flavor: A weak espresso will make the drink taste too milky. Use a high-quality espresso or strong instant coffee for a rich and balanced taste.
- Froth the milk for a café-style texture: Frothing the milk makes the drink smoother and creamier. If you don’t have a milk frother, shake the warm milk in a jar or whisk it vigorously until foamy.