The first time I walked into a Starbucks I ordered a hot chocolate. I was confused. I hated coffee. Then I spilled it on myself. True story.
Since then hot chocolate and I have made amends. The stain came out. I once again remembered the luscious hot chocolate of my youth, even if it did consist of Ovaltine and freeze-dried marshmallows. It warms me when I’m bitterly cold in the wintertime. You could say we’re hot for each other again. Also a true story.
Sure, classic hot chocolate is good and well. But this hot chocolate is WHITE hot (get it?) and filled with pumpkin puree and plenty of pumpkin pie spice. And booze! Did I mention the booze?! It has booze.
The best part about this drink besides the fact that it’s perfect for cold-weather gatherings, grown up enough for even the manliest of manly men, and quintessentially fall, is that it warrants being topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce. Ooohhh yeahh.
If you love the buttery sweet flavor of white chocolate, the spicy heartiness of pumpkin, and the luscious decadence that is whipped cream and caramel (and booze – two kinds, pick your poison), then this is thee fall drink for you.
Happy fall, friends. Happy fall, indeed.
Boozy Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate (2 Ways)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (or chopped)
- 2 1/2 cups milk (I used 2%)
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 ounce Kahlua (or sub half as much Bourbon)
- Whipped cream and caramel (optional // for topping)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over low-medium heat, melt the chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of the milk (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size), whisking often (about 3 minutes).
- Once melted, add the rest of the milk, the pumpkin and the pumpkin pie spice and stir vigorously to incorporate.
- Pour a small amount of the hot chocolate into serving glasses (two as original recipe is written), add Kahlua OR bourbon (bourbon is much stronger in taste). Top off with hot chocolate, stir and then top with whipped cream, caramel sauce and more pumpkin pie spice (optional).
Notes
* Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
Sophie says
During a break in my boring zoom lecture, I mixed my leftover pumpkin white hot chocolate with coffee and topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle. Sat down for the rest of my lecture so happy! This is delicious. Would love to see more coffee recipes :)
We’re so glad it cheered you up, Sophie! Thank you for the lovely review and suggestion – we’ll add it to our ideas list!
Olivia says
Loved this drink! So perfect for Fall. I added 1 tsp of pumpkin spice instead of 1/4 tsp and the flavour was just right.
We’re so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing, Olivia!
Cassy says
This is SUCH a delicious cozy drink! <3 I used Almond milk and a creamy Bourbon and it turned out FABULOUS! It may be July but I am a girl who loves Fall and this is like a little cup of Fall happiness! Thank you!! <3 <3
Eden Passante says
We need more of these boozy cocktails for the holidays! Great flavors and presentation, thanks for sharing!
Erin C. says
Just finished a cup, with kahluah, and it was fantastic! I’m excited to host thanksgiving at my house now just so I can serve these!
Lora O'Brien says
Hi, just to let you know we recently featured this recipe in our latest Eluxe article.
Feel free to check it out and share it on.
Thank you
Eden Passante says
Wow! This looks so good! Pumpkin anything is great, but add booze and I’m definitely in!
Courtney says
Can you put it in the crockpot in order to make a bigger batch? Thanks!
Angela Brown says
Respect on the Ovaltine reference! We always had a giant tub of that stuff in the pantry when I was a kid! This looks like a great, boozy fall drink! Can’t wait to give it a try.
Skye says
I think I’ll have to whip this up in the crock pot this fall! Looks and sounds great!
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Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Pinned! I’m all about some boozy pumpkin! :) And white choc too!
Angela says
I can not wait to make this for my husband when I go visit him in Korea (military). This just sounds so yummy!
Veronica says
This makes me happy just to look at it. :)
Katie says
Heck yes! Perfect for the upcoming season!
A Pinyan says
I just came to your site via foodgawker, and this looks like the best thing ever. I am planning some for my hurricane sequestering this evening….marvelous!
Thanks so much! Thank you for stopping by and saying hello. Always lovely to hear from new readers : )
Kelsey says
Has anyone used a crockpot to heat for large group?
Not that I’m aware of but it should work!
Paula says
The next meeting of my book club will be lovely!!
bigFATcook says
wow yummy, great drink for these cold days!
Alison says
You had me at boozy.
vrehnie says
Every single picture on your blog is just so great!!