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Boozy Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate (2 Ways)

Drizzling homemade caramel sauce onto a Boozy Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate

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.

Pouring a glass of our delicious Boozy Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate

Glasses of our Boozy Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate recipe topped with whipped cream

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.

Top down shot of a whipped cream spiral topped with cinnamon on top of a Boozy Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate

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.

Glasses of Boozy Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate topped with whipped cream

Glasses filled with our Boozy Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate recipe and whipped cream

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.

Glasses of Boozy Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate with one topped with caramel sauce

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.

Drizzling caramel sauce onto the whipped cream layer of our Boozy Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate recipe

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Top down shot of a glass of our Boozy Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate
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Boozy Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate (2 Ways)

White hot chocolate with all the flavor of spicy pumpkin pie and a little booze for good measure.
Author: Minimalist Baker
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 (hot chocolates)
Category: Beverage
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Freezer Friendly No
Does it keep? Best when fresh.

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 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

  1. 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).

  2. Once melted, add the rest of the milk, the pumpkin and the pumpkin pie spice and stir vigorously to incorporate.
  3. 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

* Use non-dairy milk and non-dairy white chocolate to make this recipe vegan friendly.
* Nutrition information is a rough estimate.

Nutrition Per Serving (1 of 2)

  • Calories: 329
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Sugar: 37g
  • Protein: 10g
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19 Comments 15 minutes or less, 7 ingredients or less, Beverage, Egg-Free, Fall, Gluten Free, Nut-Free, Oil-Free, One Bowl, Soy-Free, Sweet (dessert), Vegetarian

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  1. Avatar for CassyCassy says

    July 13, 2017 at 7:35 pm

    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

    Reply
  2. Avatar for Eden PassanteEden Passante says

    November 9, 2016 at 11:46 am

    We need more of these boozy cocktails for the holidays! Great flavors and presentation, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Avatar for Erin C.Erin C. says

    October 17, 2016 at 9:58 pm

    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!

    Reply
  4. Avatar for Lora OLora O'Brien says

    November 24, 2015 at 4:27 am

    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

    Reply
  5. Avatar for Eden PassanteEden Passante says

    November 3, 2015 at 3:16 pm

    Wow! This looks so good! Pumpkin anything is great, but add booze and I’m definitely in!

    Reply
  6. Avatar for CourtneyCourtney says

    October 30, 2014 at 7:29 pm

    Can you put it in the crockpot in order to make a bigger batch? Thanks!

    Reply
  7. Avatar for Angela BrownAngela Brown says

    September 17, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    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.

    Reply
  8. Avatar for SkyeSkye says

    May 6, 2014 at 10:55 am

    I think I’ll have to whip this up in the crock pot this fall! Looks and sounds great!

    Reply
  9. Avatar for Steve ChinSteve Chin says

    December 10, 2013 at 12:41 am

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  10. Avatar for Averie @ Averie CooksAverie @ Averie Cooks says

    September 23, 2013 at 12:04 am

    Pinned! I’m all about some boozy pumpkin! :) And white choc too!

    Reply
  11. Avatar for AngelaAngela says

    September 22, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    I can not wait to make this for my husband when I go visit him in Korea (military). This just sounds so yummy!

    Reply
  12. Avatar for VeronicaVeronica says

    October 30, 2012 at 3:12 am

    This makes me happy just to look at it. :)

    Reply
  13. Avatar for KatieKatie says

    October 29, 2012 at 8:27 am

    Heck yes! Perfect for the upcoming season!

    Reply
  14. Avatar for A PinyanA Pinyan says

    October 28, 2012 at 10:03 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      October 28, 2012 at 12:40 pm

      Thanks so much! Thank you for stopping by and saying hello. Always lovely to hear from new readers : )

      Reply
  15. Avatar for PaulaPaula says

    October 28, 2012 at 9:43 am

    The next meeting of my book club will be lovely!!

    Reply
  16. Avatar for bigFATcookbigFATcook says

    October 28, 2012 at 6:24 am

    wow yummy, great drink for these cold days!

    Reply
  17. Avatar for AlisonAlison says

    October 27, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    You had me at boozy.

    Reply
  18. Avatar for vrehnievrehnie says

    October 27, 2012 at 9:21 am

    Every single picture on your blog is just so great!!

    Reply

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