Description
Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate is a cozy, creamy drink that’s perfect for chilly days. It combines velvety white chocolate, real pumpkin puree, and warm fall spices to create a comforting and festive beverage you’ll want to sip all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups milk or milk alternative
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2–4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the milk and heavy cream. Stir gently until warm but not boiling.
- Slowly add the white chocolate chips, stirring continuously until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree, sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined. Keep stirring until the mixture is creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or spices if desired.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream, extra pumpkin pie spice, or chocolate shavings if desired.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a sprinkle of nutmeg and enjoy.
Notes
This drink can be made dairy-free by using plant-based milk, cream, and white chocolate alternatives. Feel free to customize it with caramel drizzle or a shot of espresso.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seasonal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin, white hot chocolate, fall drink, cozy beverage, festive drink