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Pumpkin white hot chocolate with creamy white chocolate and pumpkin spice, topped with whipped cream and cinnamon. Cozy fall beverage in striped mug with star anise garnish.

Creamy Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate

Creamy pumpkin white hot chocolate with sweet white chocolate, pumpkin puree and warm spices. Cozy fall beverage ready in 10 minutes with whipped cream topping for perfect autumn comfort drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 mugs
Course: Beverage, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Whole milk Full fat for creamiest texture
  • 1 cup White chocolate chips Quality chips for best flavor
  • 0.5 cup Pumpkin puree Pure canned pumpkin
  • 2 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice Or make your own blend
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Pure extract preferred
  • 1 cup Heavy cream For whipped topping
  • 3 tablespoon Powdered sugar For sweetening whipped cream
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon For garnish
  • 4 Star anise Optional decoration
  • 4 Striped paper straws For festive presentation

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan Heavy bottomed for even heating
  • Wire whisk For smooth chocolate melting
  • Electric mixer For whipping cream
  • Mixing bowl For whipped cream preparation
  • Measuring cups For accurate ingredients
  • Ladle For serving into mugs
  • Mugs For serving hot chocolate
  • Fine mesh strainer Optional for extra smooth texture

Method
 

  1. Heat milk in medium saucepan over medium low heat until steaming
  2. Add white chocolate chips, whisk constantly until completely melted
  3. Whisk in pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract
  4. Continue heating 2 to 3 minutes, whisking frequently until smooth
  5. Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form
  6. Add pinch of pumpkin pie spice to whipped cream
  7. Ladle hot chocolate into mugs, leaving room for topping
  8. Dollop generous whipped cream on each serving
  9. Sprinkle ground cinnamon over whipped cream
  10. Add star anise and striped straw to each mug
  11. Serve immediately while hot for best experience
  12. Sip slowly and savor the cozy autumn flavors

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.