Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate
White Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate is a cozy, creamy drink made with white chocolate, milk, and pumpkin spice. Perfect for fall and winter, this comforting recipe is quick to make and ideal for festive gatherings or chilly nights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups milk (skim milk or any preferred type)
1 cup white chocolate chips (recommended: Ghirardelli)
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon pumpkin spice
Whipped cream (for topping)
Additional pumpkin spice (for garnish)
Instructions
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In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream and milk. Heat over medium until warm (do not boil).
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Add white chocolate chips and stir constantly until fully melted and smooth.
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Stir in vanilla extract and pumpkin spice.
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Pour into mugs. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice.
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Serve immediately.
Notes
Add a shot of espresso for a pumpkin spice mocha.
Spike it with Baileys, Kahlúa, or spiced rum for an adult version.
Make it dairy-free by using coconut milk and non-dairy cream.
For extra richness, stir in 1 tablespoon pumpkin purée.
