Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
A delightful treat that combines chocolate and pumpkin spice, perfect for warming you up on chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–1/4 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 1–2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 1–2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch ground cloves
- Pinch kosher or sea salt
- 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped (or 1/2 cup chips)
- Option to omit brown sugar and use 2 ounces white chocolate instead
Instructions
- In a small pot, whisk together all ingredients except for the chocolate.
- Place the pot over medium-low heat, stirring until small bubbles form around the edges.
- Lower the heat to low and add your chosen chocolate, stirring until melted and shiny, about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Serve and enjoy immediately!
Notes
For an extra special treat, consider making Brown Sugar Whipped Cream or a bourbon-spiked version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin spice, hot chocolate, seasonal drink, cozy beverage, fall recipes
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