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White Chocolate
Switzerland and Nestlé, where Milkybar (white chocolate) was launched commercially in the 1930s.Available year-round; popular for spring and Easter confections.Intensely sweet and creamy with rich vanilla, butter, and caramel notes and no chocolate bitterness.
Did You Know?
White chocolate must contain at least 20% cocoa butter by weight to be legally called chocolate in most countries.
Overview
Switzerland and Nestlé · Available year-round; popular for spring and Easter confections. · others
A confection made from cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids, with no cocoa solids, giving it a creamy ivory color.
Switzerland and Nestlé
Origin
Available year-round; popular for spring and Easter confections.
Season
Easy
Difficulty
others
Category
Flavor Profile
Intensely sweet and creamy with rich vanillabutterand caramel notes and no chocolate bitterness.
Storage Tips
Store in a cool, dry place (16–18°C). Keep away from strong odors as it absorbs them easily.
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How to Cook with White Chocolate
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Melt gently over a double boiler; burns easily. Excellent in mousses, ganaches, and as a dipping chocolate.
Best Pairings
raspberrieslemonstrawberriesmacadamiacreammatcha
Substitutes
Milk chocolate (stronger flavor), cocoa butter plus vanilla for baking, or butterscotch chips.
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of White Chocolate
Nutrition Highlights
fat
32.1
fiber
0.2
sugar
59
protein
5.9
calories
539
carbohydrates
59.2
Quick Facts
Categoryothers
OriginSwitzerland and Nestlé, where Milkybar (white chocolate) was launched commercially in the 1930s.
SeasonAvailable year-round; popular for spring and Easter confections.
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
Contains calcium from milk solids. Higher in saturated fat than dark chocolate. A treat consumed in moderation.
White Chocolate Photos
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White Chocolate
others
OriginSwitzerland and Nestlé
SeasonAvailable year-round; popular for spring and Easter confections.
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Intensely sweet and creamy with rich vanillabutterand caramel notes and no chocolate bitterness.
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