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A clear glass mug filled with Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate chocolate, topped with whipped cream, cinnamon powder, and cinnamon sticks, surrounded by mini pumpkins and pinecones.

Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate

Creamy, dreamy Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate that tastes like melted pumpkin pie and liquid velvet. Made with real pumpkin puree, silky white chocolate, and warm spices the coziest fall drink for chilly days or holiday gatherings.
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Course: Beverage, Dessert, Fall Drink
Cuisine: American
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Optional (e.g. “Assembly Time”): 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • 1 Large heavy-bottomed pot (3–4 quart) (Prevents scorching while heating milk)
  • 1 Wire whisk (Ensures smooth texture)
  • 1 Small mixing bowl (For whisking pumpkin and spices)
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 Ladle or heat-safe pitcher (For easy pouring)
  • 4 Mugs (Oversized recommended for toppings)

Ingredients

For the Base

  • 4 cups Whole milk - Can substitute 2% or oat milk
  • 1 cup Heavy cream - Adds richness
  • 1 cup White chocolate chips - Use high-quality Ghirardelli, Lindt
  • ½ cup Pumpkin puree - 100% pure pumpkin
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar - Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

For the Spice Blend

  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground ginger
  • Pinch Ground cloves - Optional but adds depth
  • Pinch Salt - Balances sweetness

For Topping

  • To taste Whipped cream
  • To taste Ground cinnamon - For dusting
  • Optional Mini marshmallows
  • Optional Caramel drizzle

Optional Add-ins

  • 1 oz Vanilla vodka or rum - Boozy version
  • 1 tablespoon Sweetened condensed milk - Extra creamy version
  • ¼ teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice - Shortcut blend
  • As desired White chocolate shavings - Garnish
  • 1 stick Cinnamon stick - Stirrer & garnish

Instructions

  • Measure out milk, cream, pumpkin puree, spices, sugar, and white chocolate. Whisk the pumpkin and spices together in a small bowl until smooth.
    A rustic wooden table with bowls of pumpkin puree, flour, cinnamon, and chopped white chocolate, with a person whisking ingredients in preparation for pumpkin white hot chocolate.
  • Warm milk and cream in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Do not let it boil.
  • Whisk the pumpkin-spice mixture into the warm milk until fully blended, then stir in the sugar until dissolved.
  • Add white chocolate chips and whisk constantly until melted and silky. Stir in vanilla extract.
    Two ceramic mugs of steaming pumpkin spice white hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and drizzled caramel sauce, with marshmallows and a golden spoon beside them
  • Heat gently until steaming, then pour into mugs. Top with whipped cream, cinnamon, and optional caramel or marshmallows.
    A cozy mug of pumpkin white hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with cinnamon, surrounded by small pumpkins and white chocolate pieces on a gray cloth.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 420kcal (21%) | Carbohydrates: 42g (14%) | Protein: 8g (16%) | Fat: 24g (37%) | Saturated Fat: 15g (94%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 60mg (20%) | Sodium: 100mg (4%) | Potassium: 400mg (11%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 40g (44%) | Vitamin A: 5000IU (100%) | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 220mg (22%) | Iron: 0.6mg (3%)
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