Description
A creamy, spiced, and comforting pumpkin white hot chocolate made with pumpkin puree, white chocolate, and warm fall spices. Perfect for cozy evenings and festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups 2% milk (divided)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (pure, no additives)
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Heat 1 1/2 cups milk in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Add white chocolate chips and stir until fully melted and smooth.
- Mix in cocoa powder, then add pumpkin puree until well combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract and pumpkin pie spice.
- For creamier texture, add the remaining 1/2 cup milk and mix well.
- Serve warm in mugs and top with whipped cream or extra spice.
Notes
For a richer drink, use whole milk. Substitute almond, oat, or soy milk and dairy-free chocolate for a vegan version. Add whipped cream, marshmallows, or caramel drizzle for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pumpkin, white chocolate, fall drink, hot chocolate, cozy, holiday