White Chocolate Peppermint Mocha for a weeknight

This White Chocolate Peppermint Mocha recipe is a tasty Starbucks copycat recipe that's simple to make at home! It's a warm, comforting hot coffee drink for chilly days and for the holiday season.

The all-time favorite Starbucks drink any time of year is a White Chocolate Peppermint Mocha. It's so rich and decadent, warm and comforting. With bright peppermint flavors, it's the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit.

But, We don't love paying $7 for it every time We order it.

After some testing, We've come up with this copycat Starbucks recipe that is – dare We say? – even better than the Starbucks version!

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🌟 Why you'll love this Starbucks copycat recipe

This homemade mocha recipe is for all of the mocha lovers out there!

Simple– The steps are super simple, and We've included photos of the step-by-step process below to help you out.
Simple – You only need 5 simple ingredients that you can find in any grocery store.
Fun– You can customize the mix-ins and toppings! So many options!
Tasty – This white chocolate peppermint mocha is rich, decadent, and such a warm treat on chilly days.

🛒 Ingredient notes

Here's what you need to make this peppermint white chocolate mocha:

Coffee or espresso – Use hot brewed strong coffee or two shots of espresso.
Steamed milk – Use your favorite milk of choice – including non-dairy milk! We use almond milk. If you have a steamer on your espresso machine, you can steam milk that way. Or, you can heat up milk on the stovetop or in a mug in the microwave.
White chocolate – You only need a little bit of white chocolate. It goes a lot way!
Heavy cream – A little bit of cream adds richness to the white chocolate flavor.
Peppermint extract – Use pure peppermint extract for the best peppermint flavor.

Then you can add any other mix-ins or toppings!

Whipped cream
Crushed peppermint candies or peppermint candy canes
Mini marshmallows
Mini chocolate chips
White chocolate chips
Peppermint syrup

✅ Step-by-step instructions

This truly is an simple white chocolate mocha recipe to make! The full list of ingredients and detailed instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. But here are some step-by-step photos to show you how to make this favorite coffee shop beverage.

Heat heavy cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the white chocolate.
As the white chocolate melts, whisk to combine with the cream.

3. Add the peppermint extract to the saucepan, and stir.

4. Pour the white chocolate mixture into a large mug.

5. Pour in the brewed strong coffee or the brewed espresso shots.

6. Pour in the steamed milk.

7. Top with your choice of drink toppings, including whipped cream, crushed peppermint candies, and serve with a straw.

👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

What type of coffee or espresso is best to make a mocha?

Use your favorite strong coffee or espresso. If using coffee instead of espresso shots, you'll want to choose a darker roast coffee versus a lighter roast coffee.

Can We make this mocha dairy-free?

Yes! We've made a dairy-free chocolate peppermint mocha with success! Simply substitute almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, or coconut milk for regular dairy milk. Then substitute your favorite dairy-free heavy cream, dairy-free white chocolate, and non-dairy whipped topping for a tasty dairy-free mocha.

What's the best way to store espresso drinks?

Espresso drinks like this white chocolate peppermint mocha are best served hot as soon as they are made. However, if you're not going to finish it all right away, it's best to leave the toppings off. Then store the mocha in an airtight container like a mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Reheat in the microwave, then top with your favorite mocha toppings.

🍽 Serving ideas

This decadent white chocolate peppermint mocha is the ultimate winter treat!

Here are some serving ideas if you want to mix it up a bit:

Use milk chocolate or dark chocolate instead of white chocolate.
Make a white chocolate vanilla mocha by substituting vanilla extract for peppermint extract.
Bump up the peppermint flavor by adding peppermint syrup in addition to the peppermint extract.
Use a higher milk to coffee ratio for a white mocha latte.

To warm up a chilly day, serve it with:

🍳 Kitchen tools and equipment

Ready to make this recipe? Here are the kitchen tools and equipment you'll need:

Saucepan – You'll need a medium saucepan to make the white chocolate mix.
Whisk – Use a whisk to blend the melted white chocolate and heavy cream together smoothly.
Steamer – You'll need a steam function and steamer mug on your espresso machine. Or you will need a large mug to steam the milk.
Mug – Use a large mug to serve this delectable mocha.

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White Chocolate Peppermint Mocha

By Marlynn Schotland Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 1 A decadent, comforting warm mug of white chocolate peppermint mocha is a tasty way to start the day!

Equipment

1 Coffee Maker

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons heavy cream
1 ounce white chocolate
½ teaspoon peppermint extract
¾ cup brewed coffee
1¼ cup steamed milk
whipping cream, crushed peppermint candies, chocolate shavings, for garnish

Instructions

In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, heat the heavy cream.
Once the cream is heated up, add the white chocolate. Stir until the chocolate is simply melted, then remove the pan from heat and stir in the peppermint extract.
Pour the white chocolate peppermint cream into a large mug.
Pour in the coffee.
Pour in the steamed milk.
Top with whipped cream, crushed peppermint candies, and chocolate shavings, as desired.
Enjoy immediately.

Notes

Makes 1 white chocolate peppermint mocha. Coffee: Use your favorite coffee, preferably a medium to dark roast coffee. Or, you can use 2 regular shots of espresso. Make it dairy-free: Simply substitute your favorite dairy-free heavy cream, dairy-free white chocolate, and non-dairy whipped topping for a tasty dairy-free mocha.

Nutrition

Calories: 262 kcal, Carbohydrates: 18 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 20 g, Saturated Fat: 12 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g, Cholesterol: 40 mg, Sodium: 37 mg, Potassium: 200 mg, Fiber: 0.1 g, Sugar: 18 g, Vitamin A: 450 IU, Vitamin C: 0.3 mg, Calcium: 80 mg, Iron: 0.1 mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.