Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
Thick and creamy pumpkin spice hot chocolate made with bittersweet chocolate, pumpkin puree, and warm spices is the perfect cozy drink for those chilly days. Super chocolatey and rich, this indulgent pumpkin spice hot chocolate will be your go-to all fall and winter long!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 433kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder or Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon plus more for garnish
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 ½ cups whole milk or low-fat milk
- 1 cup heavy cream see note
- ½ cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped, semisweet, dark, or milk chocolate also work
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves in a medium saucepan.
- Add the milk, cream, and pumpkin puree and whisk to combine. Heat the mixture over medium heat until hot but not boiling. You should see wisps of steam rising and small bubbles forming around the edge of the pan.
- Stir in the chopped chocolate and vanilla extract until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Allow the hot chocolate to cool for about 5 minutes then ladle into mugs and top with fresh whipped cream and cinnamon. Enjoy!
Notes
- To reduce the fat and richness in this hot chocolate, substitute low-fat milk for the whole milk and/or heavy cream.
- Store leftover hot chocolate by allowing it to come to room temperature, then refrigerating it in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 37.2g | Protein: 8.8g | Fat: 28.7g | Saturated Fat: 17.3g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 379mg | Fiber: 4.5g | Sugar: 29g | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 4mg