Description
This Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate is a warm and cozy fall treat that combines creamy milk, pumpkin purée, rich cocoa, and warming pumpkin pie spices. Perfect for chilly days, this comforting beverage is topped with whipped cream and cinnamon for an extra festive touch.
Ingredients
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Liquid Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Add-ins
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
- Ground cinnamon, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the Milk and Pumpkin: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk and pumpkin purée. Whisk continuously until the pumpkin is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth and warm, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the Chocolate: Stir in the cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and sugar. Continue whisking until the chocolate chips have melted completely, and the mixture is smooth and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Spices and Vanilla: Stir in the pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract. Taste and adjust the sweetness or spices as desired, adding more sugar or pumpkin pie spice if preferred.
- Serve: Pour the hot chocolate into mugs. Top each serving with whipped cream and a light sprinkle of ground cinnamon for garnish, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the comforting warmth.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your preference.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the milk with almond, soy, or oat milk.
- Customize the spice blend by adding extra nutmeg or cloves to increase warmth and complexity.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips for the richest flavor.
