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Four clear mugs of Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate topped with whipped cream and cinnamon, surrounded by small orange and white pumpkins on a wooden board.
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Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate is the perfect fall warm drink. If you love pumpkin desserts, then you love this delicious recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate 70% cocoa, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Whipped cream for topping optional

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk, cream, and pumpkin puree over medium heat.
  • Add cocoa powder, whisking until fully incorporated and no lumps remain.
  • Add chopped dark chocolate, brown sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  • Whisk continuously until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth and hot, about 5-7 minutes. Do not let it boil.
  • Remove from heat and pour into mugs.
  • Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice, if desired.

Notes

For a smoother texture, blend the hot chocolate with an immersion blender before serving.- I probably wouldn’t go over 70% cocoa in the dark chocolate, it may not be sweet enough. But if you want to use a higher cocoa percentage, just adjust the sugar content.

Nutrition

Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 636mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 3129IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 287mg | Iron: 5mg
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