Pumpkin Pie Spiced White Hot Chocolate-the perfect way to welcome in fall!
I’m part of this new group, Chocolate Lovers. It’s right up my alley, chocolate, right? Well each month we are supposed to make something using chocolate and a specified ingredient. September was easy, chocolate and apples. I made Crepes with Caramelized Apples and Chocolate Sauce. Totally amazing. And there were so many wonderful recipes shared using Chocolate and Apples. I’ve pinned too many, I’ll never get around to trying them all, but I’ll never be without inspiration.
So for October, they chose Chocolate and Pumpkin. This should be easy. It probably is for every one else in the group but not me. I have a confession to make. Remember, I’m a picky eater. It’s why I let my middle child slide. I been where she’s at.
I have never had pumpkin, not in any shape or form, in my life. And I’m 46 years old. (Don’t spread my age around, ok?) No pumpkin pie, no pumpkin muffins, no pumpkin anything. If pumpkin was served, I did without. My Grandma used to make Pumpkin Pie and Mince Meat Pie for Thanksgiving dinner, every year. And that was it, no cookies or cake or anything. Guess who didn’t have dessert at Thanksgiving? Me. It took her years to finally decide that I just wasn’t going to budge on the issue and she starting making a dessert just for me.
As I’ve gotten older, I’m less picky but still when ever Pumpkin whatever is served there’s usually something else also on the table that I’d rather have. So I’ve just never gotten around to seeing if maybe, I might like…Pumpkin.
I found this amazing looking Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate from Good Life Eats on Pinterest. Reading Through the recipe I find she uses Pure Pumpkin Puree in the recipe. Nope sorry, I’m not ready to jump into the deep end. Baby steps, I need baby steps.
So here is my first baby step…
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Pumpkin Pie Spiced White Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
Instructions
- You can do this in the microwave or on the stove. I'm a stove top kinda girl. Heat milk to a simmer and add in chocolate chips. Continue heating until melted, add in Pumpkin Spice and stir or whisk until blended in. Serve with some fresh whipped cream and a bit of Pumpkin Pie spice on top.
Notes
recipe source ChocolateChocolateandmore,com
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Anita at Hungry Couple says
When I was young(er) I also thought I didn’t like pumpkin but I was wrong, wrong, wrong! 🙂 For your next baby step add just a spoonful of pureed pumpkin to something chocolate because those two flavors go great together. In no time at all, there will be a pumpkin fest going on in your house. 🙂 As for this recipe, I LOVE white chocolate…maybe with a spoonful of pureed pumpkin to give this drink some body. 🙂
Ann says
I love your hot chocolate and especially love your post! What a great way to start the day!
Jocelyn says
You have never had pumpkin??? Girl you are missing out on some serious goodness…but I still heart you:-) And I love that you sprinkled that yummy drink with the pumpkin pie spice. We will get you there with those baby steps!!!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Oh my goodness, it’s hard to imagine fall without pumpkin baked goods. This white hot chocolate looks like a fabulous place to start!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
I can’t believe you’d never had pumpkin! Even so, your first baby step is a delicious one–this hot cocoa looks phenom!
Carla says
I almost died – no pumpkin ever?! Like….EVER?! Not even a nibble of pie? How could you avoid it – that’s all my Twitter feed is filled with, pumpkin pumpkin pumpkin!! Anyway, I love the idea of pumpkin pie spice rather than actual pumpkin in my drink because if you don’t blend in pumpkin well enough, you have, well, chunks of pumpkin LOL I think i’m going to do this with my next hot chocolate (white or regular)
Megan says
Did someone say pumpkin and white chocolate?? That combination sounds delicious – can’t wait to try! I found you via Online BlogCon 🙂
Crafty Mischief says
You had me at pumpkin pie spice! I can’t wait to try this!
Our Pinteresting Family says
Looks amazing! Can’t wait to try this out. Megan
South Your Mouth says
EAU MAH GAH… I can’t wait to try this!!!
Lulu says
This sounds like the absolute perfect beverage for my early mornings by the fire. Can’t wait!
Katie @ Horrific Knits says
I don’t like pumpkin and chocolate, but I bet that I would love pumpkin spice and white chocolate.
The Better Baker says
It looks fabulous. I am wild about anything pumpkin and feel bad that you’ve missed out (in my perspective anyway). I love this idea and the simplicity of it too.
Christina @ This Woman Cooks! says
Love it! We’re huge hot chocolate drinkers in the winter, this is a nice change. 🙂
Adelina Priddis says
oh you didn’t!!! I’ve got a bar of white chocolate, and we absolutely love all things pumpkin around here (granted I didn’t ever try it until I married hubs and it’s one of his favorite fall flavors). THanks for sharing on Foodie Friday!
Michelle's Tasty Creations says
Joan,
Love it! This looks super delicious! I sure hope you keep on trying pumpkin in baby steps, it really is delicious, one of my favorites. I will definitely try this White Hot Chocolate. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you share next week. Have a great weekend.
Michelle
Laura @ Frugal Follies says
Oh my, I must make this for my husband! He would love it! And my kids would love it as well!
Thanks for linking up with Frugal Food Thursday at Frugal Follies! I’ve “liked” this on StumbleUpon as well!
Gina @ Kleinworth & Co. says
Seriously divine!!!!!!! Oh my word!
Jenn says
What beautiful photos! This sounds delicious!
Jana@Transformations From the Heart says
Oh my, I am going to have to make this. My youngest son’s favorite pie is Pumpkin and he Loves white hot chocolate. He is going to think I’m the “Best Mom ever” when I make this for him. Thanks so much for the recipe!!