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Pumpkin Pie White Hot Chocolate

[heart_this] · Nov 9, 2009 · 70 Comments

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.

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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 Pie White Hot Chocolate

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Servings: 4

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
  1. Heat the milk, pumpkin puree, spices and vanilla in a sauce pan until it just starts to simmer and remove form heat.
  2. Add the chocolate and stir until it has melted.
  3. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and garnish with cinnamon.
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Drink, Food, Gluten-free, Pumpkin, Recipe, Vegetable, Vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Simply...Gluten-free says

    November 9, 2009 at 4:14 pm

    Wow, I would have never thought to do this – sounds great and so perfect for this time of year.

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  2. AppGal says

    November 9, 2009 at 4:54 pm

    HOLY CRAP this sounds a-maz-ing. Thank you for bringing this into my life! 🙂

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  3. Valerina says

    November 9, 2009 at 5:19 pm

    Brilliant idea! This looks like the perfect drink for a chilly day. 🙂

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  4. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    November 9, 2009 at 5:40 pm

    That hot drink is unique! What creativity!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  5. Treehouse Chef says

    November 9, 2009 at 5:53 pm

    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.

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  6. Gloria says

    November 9, 2009 at 5:59 pm

    Kevin this look georgeous and delicious, love it, gloria

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  7. Jenn says

    November 9, 2009 at 7:14 pm

    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.

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  8. teresa says

    November 9, 2009 at 7:30 pm

    wonderful!

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  9. mirtilla says

    November 9, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    Delizioso…

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  10. Pam says

    November 9, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    This sounds soooo good!

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  11. George Gaston says

    November 9, 2009 at 9:38 pm

    Kevin definitely an interesting combination, but I am sure that it is a great flavorful warmer for these cool fall days and nights. Thanks

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  12. Anonymous says

    November 9, 2009 at 9:49 pm

    I LOVE the photo! And, I think I would love the drink even more!

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  13. Jeanne says

    November 9, 2009 at 10:22 pm

    Clever!! Makes me think of the pumpkin pie lattes that I always pig out on in Fall at Starbucks – like the gourmet version!!

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  14. michaela says

    November 9, 2009 at 10:34 pm

    sounds great!

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  15. Ben says

    November 9, 2009 at 10:57 pm

    Another great use for pumpkin! You and I are really enjoy the season 😀

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  16. Dawn says

    November 9, 2009 at 11:11 pm

    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.

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  17. MollyCookie says

    November 9, 2009 at 11:55 pm

    That looks like a decadent wonderful fall treat! I love it!

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  18. Amanda says

    November 10, 2009 at 12:11 am

    You've really outdone yourself on this one Kevin, that sounds heavenly!

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  19. Judy says

    November 10, 2009 at 12:22 am

    wow, this sounds absolutely amazing!

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  20. Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) says

    November 10, 2009 at 12:25 am

    YUM that looks sooo good!

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  21. Lauren says

    November 10, 2009 at 12:59 am

    Oh my goodness. That sounds absolutely amazing! So fun & creative =D.

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  22. Anncoo says

    November 10, 2009 at 1:25 am

    Good to have this for my breakfast.

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  23. hikki lurver says

    November 10, 2009 at 2:46 am

    Omg this is pure genius. I gasped a little when I saw the title. You truly are amazing Kevin.

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  24. screwdestiny says

    November 10, 2009 at 6:13 am

    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!

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  25. Joanne says

    November 10, 2009 at 11:14 am

    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.

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  26. Pam says

    November 10, 2009 at 1:15 pm

    YUMM!

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  27. megan says

    November 10, 2009 at 2:55 pm

    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 🙂

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  28. lisa says

    November 10, 2009 at 10:36 pm

    This sounds very worth making! What a rich and delicious dessert in drinkable form.

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  29. Lo says

    November 10, 2009 at 10:42 pm

    Mmm. This does look scrumptious, Kevin. Will add this to my repertoire (which currently consists of one beverage — a pumpkin pie latte…!)

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  30. Kel says

    November 11, 2009 at 4:17 am

    This combination is SO going to make it into a morning bowl of oatmeal!

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  31. pigpigscorner says

    November 11, 2009 at 10:08 pm

    oh my, sounds like a great combo.

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  32. ali @ gimme some oven says

    November 11, 2009 at 10:18 pm

    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!

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  33. kellyred says

    November 12, 2009 at 3:12 am

    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!

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  34. Penny Wolf says

    October 1, 2010 at 9:38 pm

    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!!

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  35. Monica says

    October 2, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    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 =)

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  36. Anonymous says

    October 31, 2010 at 12:50 pm

    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.

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  37. sithyogini says

    September 6, 2011 at 9:45 pm

    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.

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  38. Stacy says

    September 14, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    This sounds really good, I'm definitely gonna have to try it. Thanks for sharing

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  39. paige says

    September 16, 2011 at 9:18 pm

    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

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  40. Crystal says

    September 26, 2011 at 2:21 am

    I just made it, and my roommate and I loved it. It's sweet and delicious.

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  41. [email protected] says

    September 26, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    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

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  42. Joy Burkhart says

    September 27, 2011 at 4:13 am

    This is one I have to try! It looks so good, creamy, and pumpkin-y! Thanks much!
    XoXoXo
    Joy

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  43. Carrie says

    October 7, 2011 at 12:17 pm

    Just found this recipe on Pinterest… Looks so good! I can't wait to make it! Also love your blog!

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  44. Baking The Worries Away says

    October 19, 2011 at 9:14 pm

    This sounds amazing!!! I just need to get some white chocolate and then this is happening.

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  45. Lauren and Sarah says

    November 1, 2011 at 3:27 pm

    Made this last night. It was amazing!!

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  46. Anonymous says

    November 1, 2011 at 9:04 pm

    does anyone know if it can be done with something less then whole milk??

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  47. Kevin says

    November 1, 2011 at 9:42 pm

    Anonymous: Yes, you can use something less than whole milk, like say skim milk. It just won't be as creamy.

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    • Anonymous says

      October 14, 2012 at 3:18 am

      When do you put in the vanilla? It's not in the directions…

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  48. K says

    January 3, 2012 at 10:42 pm

    Just made this- heavenly! Thank you 🙂

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  49. Leo says

    August 29, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    It tastes so good! It's sweet and delicious.

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  50. Melissa Skinner says

    October 7, 2012 at 4:59 am

    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.

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  51. Melissa Skinner says

    October 7, 2012 at 5:09 am

    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.

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  52. Kevin says

    October 7, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    Melissa Skinner: Great idea! Thanks!

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  53. Anonymous says

    October 7, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    What kind of pumpkin did u use?

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  54. Lori Esquivel says

    October 7, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    Use shaving cream for photo shoots. That's what you see in commercials….just don't drink it!

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  55. Kevin says

    October 7, 2012 at 11:43 pm

    Anonymous: I use a pie pumpkin, though other varieties of pumpkin would work as well.

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  56. KM W says

    October 15, 2012 at 1:48 am

    This is probably a dumb question, but is it ok to use white chocolate chips in this recipe?

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  57. KM W says

    October 15, 2012 at 1:49 am

    This is probably a dumb question, but do white chocolate chips work all right in this recipe?

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  58. Jessica says

    October 17, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    Totally amazing. I'll probably try this, this weekend. Thanks for sharing.

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  59. Kevin says

    October 18, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    Anonymous: You add the vanilla at the beginning with all of the other ingredients. I have updated the recipe. Enjoy!

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  60. Kevin says

    October 18, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    KM W: Yes, white chocolate chips will work in this recipe.

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  61. Amanda says

    November 3, 2012 at 4:04 am

    Drinking this right now! Definitely trying it with half and half next time for an even creamier drink!

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  62. Jen says

    November 12, 2012 at 11:23 pm

    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! 🙂

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  63. SaraGezelius says

    November 14, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    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/

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  64. Kevin says

    November 18, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    Jen: Yes you should be able to make this in a slow cooker. It should only require a few hours on low. Enjoy!

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  65. Anonymous says

    November 21, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    Just made this and it wasn't that great. The texture is gross.

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  66. Karen says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:18 pm

    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.

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  67. Anonymous says

    November 1, 2015 at 5:01 pm

    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!

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  68. Ed Kozak says

    October 15, 2020 at 6:35 pm

    So what kind of alcohol do you think would go good added to this? Asking for a friend. 😉

    Reply

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