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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Wow, I would have never thought to do this – sounds great and so perfect for this time of year.
HOLY CRAP this sounds a-maz-ing. Thank you for bringing this into my life! 🙂
Brilliant idea! This looks like the perfect drink for a chilly day. 🙂
That hot drink is unique! What creativity!
Cheers,
Rosa
I 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.
Kevin this look georgeous and delicious, love it, gloria
Holy 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.
wonderful!
Delizioso…
This sounds soooo good!
Kevin definitely an interesting combination, but I am sure that it is a great flavorful warmer for these cool fall days and nights. Thanks
I LOVE the photo! And, I think I would love the drink even more!
Clever!! Makes me think of the pumpkin pie lattes that I always pig out on in Fall at Starbucks – like the gourmet version!!
sounds great!
Another great use for pumpkin! You and I are really enjoy the season 😀
diabetes in a glass!! LOL you know I tease. it seriously looks too good to drink…I would get addicted to this I'm afraid.
That looks like a decadent wonderful fall treat! I love it!
You've really outdone yourself on this one Kevin, that sounds heavenly!
wow, this sounds absolutely amazing!
YUM that looks sooo good!
Oh my goodness. That sounds absolutely amazing! So fun & creative =D.
Good to have this for my breakfast.
Omg this is pure genius. I gasped a little when I saw the title. You truly are amazing Kevin.
Ohmygosh 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!
White 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.
YUMM!
This 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 🙂
This sounds very worth making! What a rich and delicious dessert in drinkable form.
Mmm. This does look scrumptious, Kevin. Will add this to my repertoire (which currently consists of one beverage — a pumpkin pie latte…!)
This combination is SO going to make it into a morning bowl of oatmeal!
oh my, sounds like a great combo.
Oh 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!
I 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!
Almost 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!!
Thanks 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 =)
Tried 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.
i'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.
This sounds really good, I'm definitely gonna have to try it. Thanks for sharing
Just wanted to let you know that I featured you on my Friday Favorites!
http://thecreativepaige.com/2011/09/friday-favorites-all-things-pumpkin.html
I just made it, and my roommate and I loved it. It's sweet and delicious.
LOVE 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
This is one I have to try! It looks so good, creamy, and pumpkin-y! Thanks much!
XoXoXo
Joy
Just found this recipe on Pinterest… Looks so good! I can't wait to make it! Also love your blog!
This sounds amazing!!! I just need to get some white chocolate and then this is happening.
Made this last night. It was amazing!!
does anyone know if it can be done with something less then whole milk??
Anonymous: Yes, you can use something less than whole milk, like say skim milk. It just won't be as creamy.
When do you put in the vanilla? It's not in the directions…
Just made this- heavenly! Thank you 🙂
It tastes so good! It's sweet and delicious.
Kevin, 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, 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: Great idea! Thanks!
What kind of pumpkin did u use?
Use shaving cream for photo shoots. That's what you see in commercials….just don't drink it!
Anonymous: I use a pie pumpkin, though other varieties of pumpkin would work as well.
This is probably a dumb question, but is it ok to use white chocolate chips in this recipe?
This is probably a dumb question, but do white chocolate chips work all right in this recipe?
Totally amazing. I'll probably try this, this weekend. Thanks for sharing.
Anonymous: You add the vanilla at the beginning with all of the other ingredients. I have updated the recipe. Enjoy!
KM W: Yes, white chocolate chips will work in this recipe.
Drinking this right now! Definitely trying it with half and half next time for an even creamier drink!
Could 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! 🙂
Oh 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/
Jen: Yes you should be able to make this in a slow cooker. It should only require a few hours on low. Enjoy!
Just made this and it wasn't that great. The texture is gross.
I 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.
Thanks, Kevin! I made this for a treat today before pedicures with my girlfriends. DELICIOUS way to start my pampering : ) I used almond milk and whipped up my own whipped cream, ahhh. So warm and comforting. Thanks for the recipe!
So what kind of alcohol do you think would go good added to this? Asking for a friend. 😉