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This Starbucks white chocolate mocha sauce is one of my favorite homemade coffee recipes to keep in the fridge. It’s rich, creamy, and designed to recreate the flavor and texture of the white chocolate syrup Starbucks uses in drinks like white chocolate mochas, frappuccinos, and seasonal favorites.
Unlike store-bought sauces, this recipe uses simple dairy ingredients you can easily find at the grocery store, no specialty cocoa butter or hard-to-find products required. It melts smoothly into hot drinks, blends beautifully into iced coffee, and thickens just enough in the fridge to feel like the real thing.
If you’re here because you love Starbucks copycat recipes, make sure to also check out my homemade regular mocha sauce, this cold brew mocha drink, my white chocolate hot chocolate, and my Starbucks sweet cream cold brew recipe.
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White chocolate has always felt like one of those quietly luxurious flavors to me. I’ve been making this white mocha sauce ever since my husband and I got together, and it’s become one of our favorite little indulgent treats.
Because this recipe makes a smaller batch, it’s perfect for just the two of us. It feels special without being over-the-top, whether we’re making iced lattes, warm milk with a spoonful of sauce, or recreating our favorite Starbucks drinks at home, it’s truly the best!
Honestly, once you realize how easy it is to make, it’s hard to go back to paying $5–$8 per drink.
Why This White Chocolate Mocha Sauce Works
- Made with real white chocolate for authentic flavor
- Sweetened condensed milk adds richness and sweetness similar to Starbucks
- A blend of heavy cream and evaporated milk creates a smooth, pourable sauce
- Thickens naturally in the fridge, just like Starbucks sauces
- Melts easily into hot drinks and blends smoothly into iced coffee
This recipe was tested specifically so it behaves like a true white chocolate mocha sauce, not a grainy or overly thin syrup.
Ingredients for White Chocolate Mocha Sauce
Here are the ingredients you’ll need. Scroll down to the recipe card for exact measurements.
- White chocolate (bar or chips)
- Heavy cream
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Evaporated milk
Some recipes online use cocoa butter, but I intentionally skipped it here to keep the recipe approachable and easy to replicate at home.
How to Make White Chocolate Mocha Sauce
This sauce comes together quickly using either a microwave or a double boiler.
Microwave Method
- Add the chopped white chocolate, heavy cream, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk to a microwave-safe bowl.
- Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each round.
- Once smooth and fully combined, let the sauce cool slightly before using or transferring to a container.
Double Boiler Method
If you don’t have a microwave, you can use a pot with simmering water and a heatproof bowl to gently melt everything together.
How to Store White Chocolate Mocha Sauce
- Stir or gently reheat before using if needed
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days
- The sauce will thicken slightly as it chills
Frequently asked questions – FAQ
Yes! This white chocolate syrup works beautifully in iced drinks. Just make sure to stir well so it fully incorporates.
Yes, it’s creamy, smooth, and sweet with a rich white chocolate flavor that closely mimics Starbucks’ white chocolate mocha sauce.
You can, but the sauce will be thinner. Heavy cream gives the best texture and mouthfeel.
Starbucks uses Fontana White Chocolate Mocha Sauce, according to a Starbucks employee.
No. This recipe does not include the toasted flavor, but a toasted version is coming soon.
Ways to Use White Chocolate Mocha Sauce
- Sweetened oatmeal or desserts
- White chocolate mochas (hot or iced)
- Frappuccinos and blended drinks
- Steamed milk or sweet cream–style drinks
- Drizzled over ice cream, pancakes, or waffles
- Mixed into whipped cream
Starbucks white chocolate mocha sauce recipe
Ingredients
- 8 oz white chocolate bar or chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Add the chopped up white chocolate to a microwave safe bowl, top with the heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk, and microwave in 30 second intervals until fully melted, stirring in between every time.
- Whisk vigorously to get everything emulsified properly and use in your white chocolate mocha drinks.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Thanks for thins
How long will it keep in the fridge? Have you frozen and thawed some? Still good?
Thanks
You’re very welcome! It’ll keep well in the fridge for up to 2 weeks in a sealed jar or container! You can also freeze it for up to 2 months. Just thaw it in the fridge overnight and give it a good stir or gentle reheat before using. It should taste just as creamy and delicious! 💛
how long can I keep refrigerated?
You can keep it refrigerated for up to 2 weeks in a sealed jar. Just give it a good stir or a quick warm-up before using 🙂
So when preparing the coffee you put milk+espresso+how much of this white mocha sauce?
That honestly just depends on your taste preferences. 2 tablespoons can be enough for the sweetness, but using 3 tablespoons gives you more of that white chocolate flavor.
hey, they dont sell evaporated milk in my country. what would i be able to substitute it with? 🙂
You can use half-and-half or whole milk 🙂
This recipe is divine! I don’t put anything sweet in my coffee but my 20yo daughter loves it. And I love when she saves her money from the frufru coffee shops. Winning.
Glad she likes it!
Could you freeze half to save for another time?
Yes 🙂
This is delicious!
Just an FYI: this made about 14 oz. of syrup.
With a shot of espresso and 4 oz. of foamed milk, I used 3 T.
Which is perfect for me who always asks for one less of however many pumps Starbucks puts in their hot drinks. Not overly sweet.
It was sweet enough with 2 ? But the white chocolate flavor was much more subtle.
I have it chilling in my fridge and it’s way better than any store bought White Chocolate Syrups that I have tried.
Thank you for the tip!