Vanilla white hot chocolate

Preparation stepsTotal time: 20 min

1. 1

   Infuse5 min

   

   Milk and vanilla until just simmering. The liquid should simmer, not boil. Stay close for the first few minutes to set the heat, then check that nothing sticks to the bottom. Amount for this step: 1 vanilla bean.

2. 2

   Melt5 min

   

   Remove the vanilla bean and add the white chocolate. Count the time from when you start, and only move on once you get the result described. Amounts for this step: 80 g white chocolate; 1 vanilla bean.

3. 3

   Smooth5 min

   

   Whisk until perfectly smooth. Blend in short pulses, scraping down the sides. Taste, adjust the salt and pepper, and thin with a little liquid if it is too thick.

4. 4

   Serve5 min

   

   Right away, in mugs. Plate at the last minute. Taste for salt, pepper and acidity, then serve right away: a hot dish is served hot, a cold dish is served cold.