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White chocolate breve coffee drink in a glass mug with white chocolate chips on a wooden table

White Chocolate Breve Recipe

A rich, creamy white chocolate breve made with fresh espresso, steamed half-and-half, and white chocolate sauce — ready in just 5 minutes.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz espresso
  • 8–10  oz  half-and-half
  • 1–2  tablespoons white chocolate sauce (Ghirardelli, Torani, or Monin)
  • Whipped cream  (optional, for topping)
  • White chocolate drizzle (optional, for garnish)

Equipment

  • Espresso machine (or Moka pot / AeroPress)
  • Milk steaming pitcher (or saucepan + handheld milk frother)
  • 12 oz serving mug
  • Spoon for stirring
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Brew 2 shots of espresso using your espresso machine, Moka pot, or AeroPress.
  2. Add 1–2 tablespoons of white chocolate sauce to your serving mug.
  3. Pour the hot espresso over the white chocolate sauce and stir until fully dissolved.
  4. Steam 8–10 oz of half-and-half until thick and frothy (150°F–160°F). If no steamer, heat on the stove and froth with a handheld frother.
  5. Slowly pour the steamed half-and-half into the mug over the espresso mixture.
  6. Top with whipped cream and drizzle additional white chocolate sauce if desired.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade white chocolate breve

Notes

Tips:

  • Use white chocolate sauce (not syrup) for a thicker, richer flavor.
  • Do not overheat the half-and-half — it burns faster than regular milk.
  • For an iced version, skip steaming and pour over a full glass of ice.
  • Sugar-free white chocolate syrup works well for a lower-carb version.

Notes:

  • The quality of the white chocolate sauce makes a big difference. Avoid cheap brands that taste artificial.
  • Half-and-half is the key to a real breve. Do not substitute with whole milk — it will not be the same.
  • Adjust the amount of white chocolate sauce to your sweetness preference.