Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Hot Chocolate recipe. Creamy, decadent, and perfectly spiced, it’s a delightful treat for chilly days.
Ingredients
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For the Pumpkin Hot Chocolate:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
For Topping:
- whipped cream
- cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, pumpkin purée, cocoa powder, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Continue whisking and cook until the mixture is hot but not boiling, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and cream with almond milk and coconut cream.
- Adjust sugar to taste depending on sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
