Description
Enjoy a cozy cup of Thick and Creamy Pumpkin Hot Chocolate, a rich and velvety fall-inspired beverage blending the warmth of pumpkin puree with decadent dark chocolate and aromatic pumpkin pie spice, perfect for chilly days or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Flavorings and Mix-ins
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of salt
Toppings
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, heavy cream, pumpkin puree, cocoa powder, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Whisk the mixture continuously to ensure all ingredients blend smoothly.
- Heat Mixture: Continue to whisk and heat the mixture for about 5 to 7 minutes until it’s warmed through and smooth, making sure it doesn’t burn or stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Add the dark chocolate chips to the heated mixture and stir consistently until they melt completely and the mixture thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Finish Flavoring: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract along with a pinch of salt to enhance the overall flavors.
- Serve: Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and optionally top with whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch. Serve immediately and enjoy the comforting flavors while hot.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute almond or oat milk and use coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
- Adjust sweetness according to preference by adding more or less brown sugar.
- To make it spicier, increase the pumpkin pie spice slightly or add a pinch of cinnamon.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate chips for the best flavor and smoothness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
