Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this thick and creamy Pumpkin Hot Chocolate. Made with real pumpkin puree, warm spices, and rich chocolate, this decadent beverage is perfect for chilly evenings by the fire.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pumpkin Hot Chocolate:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For Topping:
- Whipped cream
- Cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine: milk, heavy cream, pumpkin purée, cocoa powder, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Heat over medium, stirring until well combined.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
- Add chocolate: Stir in chocolate chips until melted and the mixture thickens (about 5–7 minutes).
- Finish: Remove from heat, add vanilla extract, and stir. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and cinnamon.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free milk and coconut cream.
- Adjust sweetness and spices according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
