Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate
A creamy, velvety hot chocolate infused with pumpkin spice and white chocolate, perfect for cozy autumn evenings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups milk (whole milk recommended, or almond/oat/coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- Ground cinnamon (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups of milk and 1/2 cup heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until warm, but not boiling (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add 1/2 cup white chocolate chips to the saucepan. Stir continuously with a whisk until fully melted and smooth.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in 1/4 cup pumpkin puree, 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Continue heating for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- Carefully ladle the hot chocolate into mugs. Top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and any extra white chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
For a frothy texture, blend the finished hot chocolate in a blender. Adjust the pumpkin puree or spice level to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
Keywords: Pumpkin spice, White chocolate, Fall drink, Hot chocolate, Cozy beverage