Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate
Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate is a creamy, cozy fall drink made with real pumpkin purée, white chocolate, and warm spices. This easy homemade white hot chocolate recipe is perfect for chilly mornings, fall gatherings, or holiday treats. It’s rich, smooth, and full of autumn flavor in every sip.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk (or milk alternative like oat, almond, or soy)
- ¼ cup pumpkin purée
- ½ cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice (or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger)
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Ground cinnamon or nutmeg, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk until hot but not boiling.
- Whisk in pumpkin purée and pumpkin pie spice until fully blended and smooth.
- Reduce heat to low. Add white chocolate and stir constantly until melted and silky.
- Stir in vanilla extract and taste — add more white chocolate if desired for sweetness.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Serve immediately and enjoy warm.
Notes
- For an extra rich version, use half milk and half heavy cream.
- Use vegan white chocolate and dairy-free milk to make it vegan-friendly.
- Add a shot of espresso for a pumpkin white mocha twist.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving for added flavor.
- Avoid boiling the milk to prevent scorching or separation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Find it online: https://cookedbymaya.com/pumpkin-white-hot-chocolate/
