Copycat Starbucks Instant Pot Hot Chocolate

Enjoy Copycat Starbucks Hot Chocolate, a blend of velvety white chocolate and decadent chocolate chips which is called zebra hot chocolate. A frothy cup of deliciousness made in the Instant Pot.

My friends, this delightful hot cocoa will not disappoint your tastebuds or your wallet. An affordable homemade beverage loaded with flavor. This will be a hit with the kids and adults.

❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

• Whether it's a quiet evening or a day with family and friends, making copycat Starbucks hot chocolate will bring a little slice of joy to everyones belly. It is so creamy with the perfect blend of white and milk chocolate. Set up a toppings bar and let everyone create their own creative garnish.
• A steamy cup of hot cocoa is the perfect pairing with all of those yummy treats. Making Starbucks hot chocolate at home, is a game changer. It's easy and the quick blending of flavor produces a luscious frothy drink that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

• We use either whole milk or 2% for this recipe. I do not recommend skim milk. When recipe testing, skim milk tasted a bit off for us. Milk provides an excellent base to a most aromatic hot chocolate.
• Using low-fat half and half worked very well too. The half and half gives a nice depth of flavor to the beverage.
• Use a good quality chocolate such as Ghirardelli for the amazing flavor.

Equipment

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• hot chocolate mugs: Love these mugs and we use them daily.

• 6-Quart Instant Pot
• Wooden Spoon

Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

Step 1: Add all the ingredients into the vessel of the Instant Pot. Blend well and close the lid. Set for 5 minutes on High Pressure.

Step 2: Once the pot has finished cooking, allow the pot to do a natural release for 15 minutes.

Step 3: Then, carefully move the valve towards you to do a quick release. Use an oven mitt to move the valve as it will be hot. Remove the lid.

Step 4: Give the mix another good stir and the fun part is serving up the hot chocolate with your favorite toppings.

Storage

If you happen to have leftover hot chocolate, store it in the refrigerator in an airtight-covered container. Reheat in a microwavable safe bowl or cup for about 25 seconds, until warm enough to drink.

To reheat in a saucepan, reheat over medium-low heat until warm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Variations

• In lieu of half and half, use heavy cream. It will be a denser flavor and just as delicious with a higher calorie count.
• This is a Zebra hot chocolate which is a blend of white and milk chocolate. You can use all of one variety, such as all white chocolate or all milk chocolate.
• Add some vanilla extract to the cocoa for a stronger vanilla flavor.
• Keto friends, use use Swerve or monk fruit sweetener instead of sugar.

Serving Suggestions

Set up a hot chocolate bar or make it a hot chocolate board and put out your favorite toppings.

• whipped cream
• whiskey flavored cherries
• chopped peppermint candies
• chocolate mint candies
• chopped chocolate bark 
• mini marshmallows
• homemade marshmallows
• cocoa powder
• homemade chocolate spoons

Instant Pot Hot Chocolate pairs so well with cookies. Some of my favorites are Pecan Sandies, Ginger Snaps, and Neiman Marcus Cookies. Make a batch of any of these cookies and enjoy with a cup of delicious chocolate goodness.

Cold weather brings on the need for comfort foods like fluffy buttermilk pancakes, pumpkin cinnamon rolls, and cast iron pineapple upside-down cake.

Similar recipes

Love hot drinks? Here are a few more you must try my Hot Toddy Recipe, Dad's Irish Coffee, Slow Cooker Homemade Cider, Cranberry Tea, Instant Pot Cranberry Bourbon Cider from my friend, Maria is spot on delish!

Originally published November 4, 2020, updated October 6, 2021, for user experience.

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Instant Pot Zebra Hot Chocolate

Instant Pot Zebra Hot Chocolate, a Starbucks copycat hot beverage made with a combination of white and milk chocolate. A smooth, creamy luscious warm drink that is always a hit.

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Course: Beverage

Cuisine: American

Keyword: hot chocolate, instant pot zebra hot chocolate

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

natural release: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 340kcal

Author: Eileen Kelly

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Equipment Needed:

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• 6 quart Instant Pot

Ingredients

• 4 cups milk Note 1
• 2 cups half and half Note 2
• ¾ cups milk chocolate chips
• 1 cup white chocolate Note 3
• ¼ cup white sugar Note 4
• 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

• Add milk, half and half, milk chocolate chips, white chocolate, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract to the Instant Pot.
• Mix well and then close your lid. Set your instant pot on high pressure for 5 minutes. Once your instant pot has finished cooking, allow the pot to naturally release for 15 minutes.
• Once the time is up, manually release by using a hot pad or towel, and pulling the valve toward you to release pressure. open your lid by twisting off.
• Give the ingredients a good stir. Serve up in your favorite mug. Top with whip cream, marshmallows, chocolate syrup, crushed up peppermint candies

NOTES

Be sure to check Expert Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe. 

Note 1: We use either whole milk or 2% for this recipe. I do not recommend skim milk. When recipe testing, skim milk tasted a bit off for us. Milk provides an excellent base to a most aromatic hot chocolate.

Note 2: In lieu of half and half, use heavy cream. It will be a denser flavor and just as delicious with a higher calorie count.

Note 3: Use either melting chocolate wafer or chips

Note 4: Keto friends, use Swerve or monk fruit sweetener instead of sugar.

Variations

• This is a Zebra hot chocolate which is a blend of white and milk chocolate. You can use all of one variety, such as all white chocolate or all milk chocolate.

I'm not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. 

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 413mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 446IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 319mg | Iron: 1mg

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