celebrating January . . .

celebrating January in our home,

through photos

woolly white pom poms

cool whites & grays

hand-made tinsel snowflakes

fun & simple crafts

blooming amaryllis 

powder sugar anything

hot cocoa

lots of baking

soups & chilies

 

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hot pumpkin white chocolate

   
Mmmmm . . . This warm delight reminds me of the rich, creamy flavors of pumpkin ice cream . . . served warm. Yum!  

The fresh whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice sprinkled on top make this a heavenly treat on a chilly fall or winter's evening.  
  
And it's so easy to prepare that if you're having guests, you'll even have time to bake moist, chewy ginger cookies to accompany this autumn drink.  
   

Hot pumpkin white chocolate and moist, chewy ginger cookies . . 

a  dessert that will surely impress your guests!

4 cups whole milk

1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin

1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

8 ounces finely chopped white chocolate

Garnish with whipped cream & pumpkin pie spice  

In a large saucepan, combine milk, pumpkin, condensed milk, and pumpkin pie spice, whisking well. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add white chocolate, whisking to dissolve. Ladle into mugs. Garnish with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice, if desired. Serve immediately.  

Bon Appetit!

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white chocolate hot cocoa

Spoil yourself and your guests this holiday season with a mug ~ filled to the brim ~ of luxurious, white hot cocoa.

Think rich and robust when making white hot cocoa. 

Use the finest, richest ingredients you can find . . .

Ghirardelli chocolate, heavy cream, and vanilla beans.

Ingredients

4 to 6 ounces Ghirardelli white chocolate, grated or chips
1 split vanilla bean
1 to 2 scoops vanilla bean ice cream
1 teaspoon white granulated sugar, optional
1 cup real dairy whipped topping
¾ cup whole milk
1 teaspoon hazelnut flavored dairy creamer

Directions

Warm the milk in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the vanilla bean. 

Dissolve the sugar in the milk and then slowly add the white chocolate. 

When the chocolate has melted, add the heavy cream. 

Add one ice cream scoop very slowly, making sure it's completely melted before adding the second. 

When all of the ingredients are melted, pour the hot drink into a glass mug and top with additional whipped topping, mini marshmallows, or even peppermint pieces.

A little note . . . 
If the ice cream changes the texture of the white hot chocolate and you don't care for that quality, omit the ice cream and add a full cup of milk.

Bon Appetit!