The Easiest Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate
The easiest pumpkin white hot chocolate is a cozy, creamy fall drink made with milk, white chocolate, and pumpkin purée. Quick to prepare in just one pot or microwave, it’s perfect for warming up on chilly mornings or relaxing evenings.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: Makes 2 servings
- Category: Drinks, Hot Beverages
- Method: Stovetop, Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- ½ cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- ¼ cup canned pumpkin purée
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, cinnamon, marshmallows
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk.
- Whisk in the pumpkin purée and pumpkin pie spice until fully combined.
- Add the white chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream, cinnamon, or marshmallows as desired.
Notes
- Use oat milk or almond milk for a dairy-free version.
- For extra richness, use half milk and half heavy cream.
- Add a cinnamon stick or splash of maple syrup for deeper flavor.
- Make it in the microwave: warm milk in a mug and stir in remaining ingredients.
- Double or triple the recipe and serve in a slow cooker for a crowd.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
