Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate
Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate

You’d think I’d be sick of pumpkin after doing a whole week of pumpkin recipes last month, wouldn’t you? NOPE. Not even a little. I’ll keep right on loving pumpkin until I wake up on Black Friday morning. That’s when I officially put away the pumpkin for a while, and switchย my love over to peppermint and eggnog (gosh, I do love the flavors of Christmas).

When I posted my bevy of pumpkin recipes back in September, it was still pretty toasty and, well, summer-like around here. But now? We’re full-bore into Fall. Leaves are tumbling. The temps have dipped. I’ve pulled out my boot socks. All is right in the autumnal world. Now that we’re experiencing a little more normal Fall weather, I’ve made the transition from cold drinks to warm, toasty, belly-warming sips.

Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate

This pumpkin white hot chocolate is dan.ger.ous. And that’s saying a lot coming from someone who isn’t typically the biggest of white chocolate fans (super dark chocolate is normally my homegirl). But there is something about the way white chocolate pairs with pumpkin that makes it such a delicious and decadent combo (like in these Pumpkin Spice Cake Balls).

If it’s nice and chilly in your area, this hot chocolate would be such a wonderful treat after you get home from pumpkin or apple picking. It doesn’t take long to prepare, and it uses “normal” supermarket ingredients. In the baking aisle, you can find white chocolate baker’s chocolate, and that’s what I recommend you use for this drink.

My favorite white chocolate baking bar is Ghirardelli.ย There are timesย in the kitchen where it isn’t worth the extra money to get name brand or gourmet brand ingredientsโ€”chocolate is NOT one of those times. The extra couple of dollars you’d spend to get good quality chocolate is totally worth it, in my opinion. And Ghirardelli is my favorite of the grocery store brands. It’s hard to beat. This isn’t sponsored. I just really love me some good chocolate.

Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate

If you’re feeling really nice and deserving of a treat, you could top this hot chocolate with a big ole dollop of whipped cream. Go ahead, you deserve it. I would have, except I was straight out of whipping cream, and the nearest grocery store is a light year or two away from me.

ALTHOUGH: a new tiny deli just opened up in our town, and it sells a handful ofย groceries, so maybe they have whipping cream, and all my hot chocolate adorning problems are solved. We also got a brand new restaurant a few months back. It has actual tables and everything. ย Can you tell we’re moving up in the world?ย We might just get that Whole Foods, yet. (LOL. NEVER.)

Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate

Before I hand over the recipe for this deliciousness, I wanted to mention the mugs that this hot chocolate is in, because every time I post a picture of them, I get lots of questions!

We got these mugs as a wedding gift almost a decade ago. They definitely aren’t our everyday mugsโ€”they are fancy and, honestly, don’t hold nearly the amount of coffee that is required to chase after a toddler. But we do LOVE pulling them out for special occasions (like Wassail at Christmas!). We always get a ton of compliments on them, and I love that you can see the beautiful drink inside! You’d think they’d be super fragile, but we’ve never broken a single mug (*knock on wood*), and they’ve moved with us multiple times. They don’t make the exact style we own anymore, but the brand still does make the double wall, insulated, glass mugs in different sizes and shapes. Anywho, onto the recipe! Enjoy.

Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate

Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate

Yield: 2 servings
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Rich, decadent, and totally cozy, this recipe for Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate is a great treat to sip on after you go pumpkin picking!

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces white chocolate {recommended: Ghiradelli Baking Bar}
  • 1 cup half and half cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree {canned or homemade}
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a small sauce pan, combine the white chocolate, half and half, and milk. Heat over very low heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is melted.
  2. Whisk in the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and heat until just warmed through—about a minute.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla and salt. Serve immediately
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 542Total Fat: 33gSaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 258mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 2gSugar: 41gProtein: 12g

At Wholefully, we believe that good nutrition is about much more than just the numbers on the nutrition facts panel. Please use the above information as only a small part of what helps you decide what foods are nourishing for you.

 

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19 Comments

  1. @WholeFully

    This is the most perfect drink for a chilly autumn day! Pumpkin and white chocolate sounds like a heavenly combo!

    Regards
    Abhimanyu

  2. I’m not a huge white chocolate person either but these pictures have me realllly reconsidering that stance. At least for this drink ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. White chocolate is dangerous for sure! Its so creamy and delicious! Just like this hot chocolate! Perfect for the midwest as its getting pretty chilly here in the evenings and mornings!