Keep It Sweet With 20 White Chocolate Treats
As delicious and antioxidant-packed as dark chocolate is, there’s still a place in our hearts for the sweeter stuff. The candy-like flavor of white chocolate shines bright in these 20 oh-so-sweet recipes that are perfect for any occasion — especially your next white dessert party. Settle in with a mugful of hot chocolate and scroll on through one sweet selection of goodies.
1. White Chocolate-Blueberry Cheesecake: Blueberries are a welcome change of pace from the usual raspberries in this divine cheesecake. We love that they’re baked right into the cake and also sprinkled on top for two distinct taste experiences. (via Yammie’s Noshery)
2. White Chocolate-Strawberry Cream Scones: Make these outstanding scones for breakfast, tea time or dessert. They work well all day long, but taste best right out of the oven. Plan accordingly. (via My Bacon Wrapped Life)
3. White Hot Chocolate: It couldn’t be any easier to make your own white hot chocolate from scratch. No need to swing by the coffee shop or pick up those just-add-water packets from the grocery store to get your fix. You can enjoy this warm, smooth and white chocolatey refreshment at home in your PJs. (via Gimme Some Oven)
4. White Chocolate Cheesecake Pie: Can you ever have too many no-bake desserts to choose from? We think not. Enjoy this terrific pie made with a macadamia and graham cracker crust, fluffy white chocolate-cream-cheese-cool-whip filling and your favorite mix of berries. (via Blahnik Baker)
5. Holiday Bark: A few minutes of hands-on prep is all it takes to create these two totally delicious — and distinct — very giftable white chocolate holiday barks. It’s hard to say which one’s the favorite; Oreos, s’mores and candy canes are each tempting in their own right. (via Brit + Co)
6. Chocolate Mango Slice: This creamy, three-ingredient mango-white-chocolate frosting goes beyond just a topping for brownies. It would be awesome slicked between cake layers and so much more. (via Mademoiselle Gourmande)
7. White Chocolate Victoria Sponge With Balsamic-Roasted Strawberries: Every bite of this cake provides a whisper of white chocolate goodness. Roasting the strawberries concentrates their natural sweetness, while balsamic vinegar and a sour cream filling keep things from becoming too saccharine. (via The Sugar Hit)
8. Baked Cheesecake With White Chocolate and a Cherry Topping: Cherries and white chocolate are an unexpected, unbelievably tasty pairing atop this elegant cheesecake. (via Food Monger)
9. Peppermint White Hot Chocolate: Gold-dipped, champagne-infused marshmallows add a pop of color and a hint of class to this mug of minty, hot chocolate. Can’t get your hands on metallic ‘mallows? These sugar cookie-flavored ones would be an excellent swap. (via Sugar and Cloth)
10. White Chocolate and Candy Bark: If you have any leftover Halloween (or other holiday) candy around, this recipe can transform it into a whole new treat in a flash. Of course, we have some other candy inspiration for you as well. (via Brit + Co)
11. Tiger Butter Tart: Peanut butter and chocolate fans will go wild for this awesome no-bake tart. (via Cake Merchant)
12. Malted Milk Funfetti Blondies: Pops of brightly colored sprinkles and white chocolate chips make these sweet, gooey blondies totally fun and ready for a party (in your mouth). (via The Messy Baker Blog)
13. Oreo Silk Pie: As you progress from the top to the bottom layer of this silky pie, the chocolate flavor gets gradually more intense. Your tastebuds will thank you. (via Bakers Royale)
14. Blackberry-White Chocolate S’mores: Sticky marshmallows and sweet white chocolate work beautifully with the tart crunch of blackberries in this s’mores spin-off. Enjoy these at the campsite or in the comfort of your own kitchen — the broiler does a terrific job puffing and charring the ‘mallow just so. (via 40 Aprons)
15. Chocolate-White Chocolate Chip Cookies: These cookies reverse the usual chocolate chip cookie color palette to create a super chocolatey, soft nibble. (via Jelly Toast Blog)
16. Rhubarb and White Chocolate Blondies: Tart rhubarb and white chocolate do a fabulous job keeping one another in check flavor-wise, leading us to think that this is a paring we’d like to see more often. (via Hummingbird High)
17. White Chocolate Tiramisu Truffle With Spiced Pears: This gorgeous trifle is a definite contender for our holiday table or next white dessert party. (via Bon Appétit)
18. Two-Ingredient White Chocolate Buttercream: Butter and white chocolate are whipped together to create this delicious, fluffy frosting. Use it for your next cake, spread it on graham crackers or simply enjoy it by the spoonful. (via Cookies and Cups)
19. Piña Colada Granola Bars: Transform the usual white chocolate-macadamia-nut cookie into a flavor-packed snack by making these piña colada-inspired granola bars. Thankfully, you don’t need to wait ’til happy hour to enjoy them. (via Yammie’s Noshery)
20. White Chocolate Baba Ghannouj: Alright, who’s daring enough to try this dip? White chocolate adds a smooth, sweet element to the usual smokey eggplant baba ghannouj. Tempering with these traditional flavors ever so slightly could yield some uniquely savory results for your next Mediterranean meal. (via Saveur)
Which of these treats is tempting you to go back to the sweeter side of chocolate? Let’s talk about all things chocolate in the comments.
