Narnia’s White Witch Hot Chocolate: A Luxurious Winter Treat

At first sip, this white hot chocolate feels comforting and indulgent. Then comes a faint warmth from white pepper — subtle, surprising, and just a little unsettling. A luxurious winter treat inspired by Narnia’s White Witch. Beautiful and sweet at first. Then the spice reveals itself — just enough to remind you she is not kind. A winter drink that feels beautiful, cold, and quietly powerful.

Ingredients:

(makes 1 mug)

• 2 cups whole milk

• ½ cup white chocolate, chopped

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• ⅛ tsp white pepper (or slightly less)

• Tiny pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Heat milk gently over low-medium heat until steaming.

2. Remove from heat and whisk in white chocolate until smooth.

3. Add vanilla, salt, and white pepper last.

4. Taste — the pepper should be subtle.

5. Serve immediately.

Note: use Ghirardelli or Lindt chocolate for best taste

2-Mug Version

Ingredients:

• 4 cups whole milk

• 1 cup white chocolate, chopped

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ⅛ tsp white pepper (or slightly less) per mug (short ¼ tsp total)

• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Heat milk gently over low-medium heat until steaming.

2. Remove from heat and whisk in white chocolate until smooth.

3. Add vanilla, salt, and white pepper.

4. Taste — the pepper should be subtle.

5. Serve immediately in 2 mugs if sharing

White hot chocolate is creamy and comforting and looks like winter in a mug. For days when you would like a little extra spice in your drink and for days when you want to enjoy that spicy creaminess with a good book. This pairing imagines a different offering — a white hot chocolate inspired by the White Witch’s first kindness. Sweet, warming, and edged with white pepper, it’s comfort with a cost.

Have you tried adding white pepper to white chocolate before? Comment below and share how your winter magic tastes!

Enjoy and Happy Reading,

Everlea Journal