Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate Recipe
This Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate is a cozy and indulgent beverage perfect for fall. Combining creamy milk, rich white chocolate, and warm pumpkin spice flavors, it’s a delicious twist on classic hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Chocolate Base
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish
- Whipped cream
- Cinnamon, for sprinkle
Instructions
- Heat Milk and Pumpkin: In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of milk and 1/4 cup of pumpkin puree. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is warm but not boiling, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add White Chocolate and Spices: Add 1/4 cup white chocolate chips and 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice to the warm milk mixture. Whisk continuously until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and velvety.
- Stir in Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract to enhance the flavors.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the hot chocolate into mugs. Top generously with whipped cream and sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon on top for a finishing touch. Serve immediately and enjoy the cozy flavors.
Notes
- Use full-fat milk for a richer, creamier hot chocolate, or substitute with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
- Adjust pumpkin pie spice to your taste—add more for a stronger spice flavor.
- White chocolate chips melt faster when chopped into smaller pieces.
- For an extra festive drink, add a pinch of nutmeg or a cinnamon stick for stirring.
- To make this vegan, use plant-based milk and vegan white chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (1/2 recipe)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pumpkin spice hot chocolate, white chocolate hot cocoa, autumn drinks, fall beverages, pumpkin drinks, cozy hot chocolate
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