Creamy Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate
A cozy and indulgent fall drink combining creamy white chocolate with real pumpkin puree and warm pumpkin pie spices. Perfect for chilly evenings and quick to make.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- 1 cup (175 g) white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup (60 g) pure pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- Ground cinnamon or nutmeg (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pour 2 cups (480 ml) of whole milk into a medium saucepan and heat over medium-low heat until hot and steaming but not boiling, about 3-4 minutes.
- Whisk in 1/4 cup (60 g) of pure pumpkin puree until fully incorporated and the milk thickens slightly, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt. Whisk continuously to dissolve sugar and evenly distribute spices.
- Reduce heat to low. Gradually add 1 cup (175 g) white chocolate chips, stirring constantly until melted and fully blended, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and whisk in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg if desired.
Notes
Use whole milk for richness or substitute almond/oat milk for dairy-free. Melt white chocolate slowly over low heat to avoid graininess. Whisk pumpkin puree early to prevent lumps. Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 2 days and reheat gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximate)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Protein: 6
Keywords: pumpkin spice, white hot chocolate, fall drink, creamy, cozy, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, warm beverage