Description
Homemade pumpkin spice hot chocolate blends autumn’s warmest flavors in a comforting mug of creamy delight. Rich spices and smooth chocolate will wrap you in seasonal comfort with each soothing sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond, oat, soy milk for dairy-free)
- 1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 tbsps unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar (or brown sugar, maple syrup, honey)
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- Cinnamon stick (optional, for garnish)
- Grated nutmeg (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, blend milk, pumpkin puree, cocoa powder, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until perfectly integrated and silky.
- Position the saucepan on medium heat, gently stirring every minute to prevent scorching, maintaining a consistent temperature around 160°F until the liquid develops a steamy surface.
- Introduce chocolate chips and vanilla extract, continuously whisking to create a velvety, harmonious mixture with completely dissolved chocolate.
- Transfer the luxurious hot chocolate into warm ceramic mugs, ensuring even distribution.
- Embellish each mug with a billowing cloud of whipped cream, nestling a fragrant cinnamon stick alongside the beverage.
- Delicately sprinkle a whisper of freshly grated nutmeg across the cream for an aromatic autumn-inspired finish.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, allowing the comforting flavors to envelop your senses and celebrate the seasonal essence of the drink.
Notes
- Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for a vegan-friendly version that keeps the creamy texture and rich flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by using honey, maple syrup, or sugar-free alternatives like stevia for low-calorie or diabetic-friendly options.
- Enhance chocolate depth by using dark chocolate chips with higher cocoa percentage, creating a more intense and less sweet hot chocolate experience.
- Elevate presentation with fun toppings like marshmallow bits, caramel drizzle, or crushed graham crackers for added texture and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 223 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg