A cozy and luxurious twist on a classic, this Black Sesame White Hot Chocolate is smooth, creamy, and nutty with a subtle roasted aroma. It's a beautiful balance of earthy black sesame and sweet white chocolate, making it perfect for chilly fall or winter days.
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Why you'll love this recipe
Unique & comforting: black sesame adds a deep, roasted flavor that pairs perfectly with creamy white chocolate.
Minimal ingredients: just a few pantry staples to transform a regular white hot chocolate into something special.
Visually stunning: the soft gray hue from the sesame is elegant and eye-catching.
Customizable: make it dairy-free and use black sesame oat milk or make it less sweet to suit your taste.
What is black sesame?
Black sesame seeds have a stronger, nuttier flavor than white sesame seeds and are a staple in many East Asian desserts.
When ground, the black sesame seeds become a fragrant powder or paste that is commonly used in sweet dessert soups, rolls, cakes, and drinks.
Ingredients you'll need
- milk: or non-dairy alternative (eg. oat, soy, almond)
- black sesame powder: finely ground, or black sesame paste
- white chocolate: chopped, or chips
- sea salt: to balance the sweetness
- vanilla extract
Garnish: optional
- whipped cream
- toasted sesame seeds
How to make black sesame hot chocolate
In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium-low heat until steaming hot, but not boiling.
Whisk in the black sesame powder until fully combined.
Add in the white chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.
Add a pinch of sea salt to balance the sweetness, and a splash of vanilla extract.
Divide into two mugs and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, if desired.
Expert tips
If you don't have black sesame powder, you can use grind toasted black sesame seeds. Use a spice grinder to blitz until a fine powder -- but be careful not to overgrind or it will turn into a paste.
Or, you can use black sesame paste.
Texture too thick? Add a splash of extra milk to thin it out to your preference.
White chocolate: couverture chocolate is best; just note if you're using white chocolate chips, it may take a little longer to melt completely.
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Black Sesame White Hot Chocolate
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ C milk or non-dairy alternative
- 3 tablespoon (21g) black sesame powder or black sesame paste
- 50 g white chocolate chopped, or white chocolate chips
- pinch sea salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish: optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium-low heat until steaming hot, but not boiling.
- Whisk in the black sesame powder until fully combined.
- Add in the white chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.
- Add a pinch of sea salt to balance the sweetness, and a splash of vanilla extract.
- Divide into two mugs and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, if desired.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.
Ben | Havocinthekitchen
Wow! I've made some cool recipes with black sesame seeds, including drinks, but it never occurred to me to use them for hot chocolate. How creative and delicious!
Michelle
Thanks Ben! It really pairs well with the white chocolate 🙂
Raymund | angsarap.net
This is such a clever and comforting twist on hot chocolate, Michelle! I love how the nutty, roasted depth of black sesame balances the sweetness of white chocolate, it makes for such an elegant and grown-up version of a classic.
Michelle
Thanks Raymund, the nuttiness of the black sesame seeds does complement the white chocolate nicely! 🙂