Description
Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate is the ultimate cozy drink to warm you up on chilly autumn evenings. This rich and creamy beverage combines the deep flavors of dark chocolate with the comforting spices of fall, including cinnamon and nutmeg, and a hint of pumpkin. Topped with fluffy whipped cream, it’s not just a drink—it’s a delightful experience that captures the essence of the season. Perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying solo while wrapped in a blanket, this recipe is sure to become a fall favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat whole milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Add dark chocolate chips and whisk until fully melted and combined.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice until well mixed.
- Add vanilla extract; sweeten to taste with sugar or maple syrup if desired.
- For whipped cream, beat heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form.
- Pour hot chocolate into mugs, top generously with whipped cream, and sprinkle extra pumpkin pie spice for garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug (approximately 240ml)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg