14.11.14

Bon Weekend, Plus a Delicious Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate


I hope you had a great week and an even better weekend planned!  After a week of being under the weather, I don't have any plans except staying warm, homework, and repose.  The weather is calling for 1-3" of snow beginning tomorrow afternoon.  I am not ready for that or the 20 degree temps we're having either.  What happened to fall?  It was a warm 72 degrees earlier this week. *sigh*  In the meantime, here are some beautiful photos of Paris...

Carousel in Paris

Overlooking Paris France

Woman Crossing the Seine in Paris France

Eclair Bistro in Paris France

Croissants at Leclair Cocktail Bar in Paris France

Acanthe Cafe in Paris France

Hotel de Ville in Paris France

Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate

Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate: This hot chocolate recipe proves that dreams do come true. Perk up white hot chocolate with warm pumpkin pie spices and a dash of vanilla. Now that’s what we call a magic combination! (via Tatertots & Jello)

Serves 2

Ingredients
1 cup of heavy cream
2 cups of milk – I use skim milk
1 cup of good quality white chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin spice
Whipped cream and additional pumpkin spice to sprinkle on top.

Directions
1. Heat cream and milk in a pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until hot but not boiling.
2. In a medium sized bowl, pour heated cream and milk over white chocolate chips. Stir until chips are melted.
3. Add vanilla extract and pumpkin spice.
4. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice.

A few tips:
Keep a close eye on the milk and cream mixture – once it is hot, turn off the flame. It doesn’t need to come to a boil.
Use good quality white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate. The flavor and sweetness of white chocolate really varies. I have found the Ghirardelli white chocolate chips to have the best taste and have been able to find them at almost every grocery store.

xoxo,

B

Photos via here, Recipe vie here

1 comment:

  1. Aaahhhh....dear Brenda!
    The images of Paris is always so inspirational to me:)
    And for the time of the year is your recipe is delish!!!
    Hugs,
    V.

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