I certainly have been enjoying a lot of pumpkin lately and in particular I have been enjoying transforming the pumpkin pie flavours into different dishes. When I came across the idea of a pumpkin pie white hot chocolate recently on The Luna Cafe I knew immediatly what my next pumpkin pie experiment was going to be. Not too long ago I had tried a pumpkin pie milkshake and a hot version of a pumpkin pie drink sounded perfect for the chilly weather that we have been having. This drink is pretty much as simple as making some white hot chocolate and adding the pumpkin puree and pumpkin spices and it is so worth making! The pumpkin pie white hot chocolate was excellent! It was nice and hot and the white chocolate added the perfect amount of sweetness that went really well with the pumpkin pie flavours. Lesson learned: Don’t try to top a hot drink with whipped cream before photographing it as it melts pretty much right away.
Pumpkin Pie White Hot Chocolate
Pumpkin and white chocolate is an amazing flavour combination and when used in a hot chocolate makes for a great way to stay warm on cold winter days.
ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 ounces white chocolate, roughly chopped
- pinch salt
directions
- Heat the milk, pumpkin puree, spices and vanilla in a sauce pan until it just starts to simmer and remove form heat.
- Add the chocolate and stir until it has melted.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and garnish with cinnamon.
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Simply...Gluten-free says
November 9, 2009 at 4:14 pmWow, I would have never thought to do this – sounds great and so perfect for this time of year.
AppGal says
November 9, 2009 at 4:54 pmHOLY CRAP this sounds a-maz-ing. Thank you for bringing this into my life! 🙂
Valerina says
November 9, 2009 at 5:19 pmBrilliant idea! This looks like the perfect drink for a chilly day. 🙂
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
November 9, 2009 at 5:40 pmThat hot drink is unique! What creativity!
Cheers,
Rosa
Treehouse Chef says
November 9, 2009 at 5:53 pmI really love your blog because your recipes are always so unique. Pumpkin is one of my favorite things so I can't wait to try this recipe.
Gloria says
November 9, 2009 at 5:59 pmKevin this look georgeous and delicious, love it, gloria
Jenn says
November 9, 2009 at 7:14 pmHoly mother of pearl!!!! Genius!!! Just from the title alone I was already sold Who doesn't love hot cocoa? But with pumpkin?! I'm saving this one.
teresa says
November 9, 2009 at 7:30 pmwonderful!
mirtilla says
November 9, 2009 at 8:21 pmDelizioso…
Pam says
November 9, 2009 at 8:59 pmThis sounds soooo good!
George Gaston says
November 9, 2009 at 9:38 pmKevin definitely an interesting combination, but I am sure that it is a great flavorful warmer for these cool fall days and nights. Thanks
Anonymous says
November 9, 2009 at 9:49 pmI LOVE the photo! And, I think I would love the drink even more!
Jeanne says
November 9, 2009 at 10:22 pmClever!! Makes me think of the pumpkin pie lattes that I always pig out on in Fall at Starbucks – like the gourmet version!!
michaela says
November 9, 2009 at 10:34 pmsounds great!
Ben says
November 9, 2009 at 10:57 pmAnother great use for pumpkin! You and I are really enjoy the season 😀
Dawn says
November 9, 2009 at 11:11 pmdiabetes in a glass!! LOL you know I tease. it seriously looks too good to drink…I would get addicted to this I'm afraid.
MollyCookie says
November 9, 2009 at 11:55 pmThat looks like a decadent wonderful fall treat! I love it!
Amanda says
November 10, 2009 at 12:11 amYou've really outdone yourself on this one Kevin, that sounds heavenly!
Judy says
November 10, 2009 at 12:22 amwow, this sounds absolutely amazing!
Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) says
November 10, 2009 at 12:25 amYUM that looks sooo good!
Lauren says
November 10, 2009 at 12:59 amOh my goodness. That sounds absolutely amazing! So fun & creative =D.
Anncoo says
November 10, 2009 at 1:25 amGood to have this for my breakfast.
hikki lurver says
November 10, 2009 at 2:46 amOmg this is pure genius. I gasped a little when I saw the title. You truly are amazing Kevin.
screwdestiny says
November 10, 2009 at 6:13 amOhmygosh this sounds delicious.
I'm glad you don't have a hate-on for white chocolate like a lot of "foodies" do. I don't get it. It's delicious, even if it's not really chocolate. And with pumpkin–yum!
Joanne says
November 10, 2009 at 11:14 amWhite hot chocolate was my favorite drink from Dunkin Donuts for a while (until I realized it may be contributing to the fact that I gained 20+ pounds in college). A homemade version with pumpkin pie spices in it sounds amazing though. And worth every calorie.
Pam says
November 10, 2009 at 1:15 pmYUMM!
megan says
November 10, 2009 at 2:55 pmThis has just been added to my "to make as soon as possible" list! I have everything already in the refrigerator…so yeah…as soon as possible 🙂
lisa says
November 10, 2009 at 10:36 pmThis sounds very worth making! What a rich and delicious dessert in drinkable form.
Lo says
November 10, 2009 at 10:42 pmMmm. This does look scrumptious, Kevin. Will add this to my repertoire (which currently consists of one beverage — a pumpkin pie latte…!)
Kel says
November 11, 2009 at 4:17 amThis combination is SO going to make it into a morning bowl of oatmeal!
pigpigscorner says
November 11, 2009 at 10:08 pmoh my, sounds like a great combo.
ali @ gimme some oven says
November 11, 2009 at 10:18 pmOh my goodness – I am so trying this. 🙂 Love pumpkin and have been addicted to white hot chocolate for years. Thanks so much for the recipe!
kellyred says
November 12, 2009 at 3:12 amI made it! Though, I'm a poor college student so I had to make do with the ingredients I had on hand… coconut milk instead of regular (had it for another recipe and never used it again) and a Hershey's Cookies & Cream bar instead of proper white chocolate. I also didn't have any vanilla, but a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top didn't hurt it at all 🙂
Thanks for the great recipe! It was absolutely delicious, and so creative!
Penny Wolf says
October 1, 2010 at 9:38 pmAlmost a year later and I'm finding this wonderful recipe! A toasted marshmallow (homemade no doubt)would be a beautiful and slower melting addition to this creation. I always enjoy this site! Thank you!!
Monica says
October 2, 2010 at 4:53 pmThanks so much for this great recipe! It's so simple yet I never would have thought of it! I added more spices because I'm a spice demon =)
Anonymous says
October 31, 2010 at 12:50 pmTried this at a party last night and won a prize for it! Add a little more pumpkin and some more white chocolate as you prefer.
sithyogini says
September 6, 2011 at 9:45 pmi'd like to know if i can use your site in a post on my blog. i'm putting together a list of the best starbucks 'fakes' that you can do your self. please let me know.
Stacy says
September 14, 2011 at 2:40 pmThis sounds really good, I'm definitely gonna have to try it. Thanks for sharing
paige says
September 16, 2011 at 9:18 pmJust wanted to let you know that I featured you on my Friday Favorites!
http://thecreativepaige.com/2011/09/friday-favorites-all-things-pumpkin.html
Crystal says
September 26, 2011 at 2:21 amI just made it, and my roommate and I loved it. It's sweet and delicious.
www.apronsandapples@blogspot.com says
September 26, 2011 at 3:12 pmLOVE IT!! I am a huge fan of pumkin anything! Thanks so much for creating this! YUMMY!! I am your newest follower! Kristy from http://www.apronsandapples.blogspot.com
Joy Burkhart says
September 27, 2011 at 4:13 amThis is one I have to try! It looks so good, creamy, and pumpkin-y! Thanks much!
XoXoXo
Joy
Carrie says
October 7, 2011 at 12:17 pmJust found this recipe on Pinterest… Looks so good! I can't wait to make it! Also love your blog!
Baking The Worries Away says
October 19, 2011 at 9:14 pmThis sounds amazing!!! I just need to get some white chocolate and then this is happening.
Lauren and Sarah says
November 1, 2011 at 3:27 pmMade this last night. It was amazing!!
Anonymous says
November 1, 2011 at 9:04 pmdoes anyone know if it can be done with something less then whole milk??
Kevin says
November 1, 2011 at 9:42 pmAnonymous: Yes, you can use something less than whole milk, like say skim milk. It just won't be as creamy.
Anonymous says
October 14, 2012 at 3:18 amWhen do you put in the vanilla? It's not in the directions…
K says
January 3, 2012 at 10:42 pmJust made this- heavenly! Thank you 🙂
Leo says
August 29, 2012 at 12:04 pmIt tastes so good! It's sweet and delicious.
Melissa Skinner says
October 7, 2012 at 4:59 amKevin, I'm gaining weight just reading through your blogs! Just a quick note of thanks for all of your tasty ideas, and a quick tip for photographing something hot with whipped topping, use frozen whipped topping. I know you intended to enjoy that hot beverage so letting it cool first would not have been an option.
Melissa Skinner says
October 7, 2012 at 5:09 amKevin, I'm gaining weight just reading through your blogs! Just a quick note of thanks for all of your tasty ideas, and a quick tip for photographing something hot with whipped topping, use frozen whipped topping. I know you intended to enjoy that hot beverage so letting it cool first would not have been an option.
Kevin says
October 7, 2012 at 12:07 pmMelissa Skinner: Great idea! Thanks!
Anonymous says
October 7, 2012 at 4:48 pmWhat kind of pumpkin did u use?
Lori Esquivel says
October 7, 2012 at 9:51 pmUse shaving cream for photo shoots. That's what you see in commercials….just don't drink it!
Kevin says
October 7, 2012 at 11:43 pmAnonymous: I use a pie pumpkin, though other varieties of pumpkin would work as well.
KM W says
October 15, 2012 at 1:48 amThis is probably a dumb question, but is it ok to use white chocolate chips in this recipe?
KM W says
October 15, 2012 at 1:49 amThis is probably a dumb question, but do white chocolate chips work all right in this recipe?
Jessica says
October 17, 2012 at 3:28 pmTotally amazing. I'll probably try this, this weekend. Thanks for sharing.
Kevin says
October 18, 2012 at 2:31 pmAnonymous: You add the vanilla at the beginning with all of the other ingredients. I have updated the recipe. Enjoy!
Kevin says
October 18, 2012 at 2:31 pmKM W: Yes, white chocolate chips will work in this recipe.
Amanda says
November 3, 2012 at 4:04 amDrinking this right now! Definitely trying it with half and half next time for an even creamier drink!
Jen says
November 12, 2012 at 11:23 pmCould this be made in a slow cooker?? I have a shower coming up this weekend and wanted to try it but I need about 3 batches! 🙂
SaraGezelius says
November 14, 2012 at 6:00 pmOh my gosh that looks DELISH!! I will make this for my family tomorrow as we all enjoy everything pumpkin flavored! 🙂
Thanks for the recipe!
Sara from Sweden
http://saraforsoker.blogspot.se/
Kevin says
November 18, 2012 at 3:03 pmJen: Yes you should be able to make this in a slow cooker. It should only require a few hours on low. Enjoy!
Anonymous says
November 21, 2012 at 2:00 pmJust made this and it wasn't that great. The texture is gross.
Karen says
October 2, 2013 at 5:18 pmI made pumpkin cappuccino using pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice….excellent. I started with original cappuccino powder (according to your taste I usually use 4 heaping tsp. of powder per.10 oz. cup ),1 tsp.puree,1/4 tsp. pumpkin spice.. top with whipped cream sprinkle with pumpkin spice.