Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
Warm up on chilly days with this delightful Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate. This creamy beverage combines rich chocolate, cozy pumpkin puree, and warming spices for a perfect seasonal treat. Topped with fluffy whipped cream, it’s the ultimate indulgence for autumn evenings or festive gatherings. Sip slowly and enjoy the comforting embrace of fall flavors in every mug.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2 mugs 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp brown sugar (or regular sugar)
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk and heavy cream. Stir frequently until warmed but not boiling.
- Add pumpkin puree, cocoa powder, and brown sugar to the mixture. Whisk until smooth.
- Stir in pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract while whisking continuously.
- Taste the hot chocolate and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Pour into mugs and top generously with whipped cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg