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.
Servings: 4
Cost: $8.95, $2.24 per Serving
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 the milk, heavy cream, and pumpkin puree over medium heat.
- Add the cocoa powder and whisk until smooth and no lumps remain.
- Add the chopped dark chocolate, brown sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes, whisking frequently, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth and hot. Do not let it boil.
- Remove from the heat and pour into mugs.
- Top with whipped cream and an additional sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice, if desired.
Notes
For an extra-smooth texture, blend the hot chocolate with an immersion blender before serving. For the best balance of sweetness and chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate with no more than 70% cocoa. If using chocolate with a higher cocoa percentage, adjust the brown sugar to taste.
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
