Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this rich and creamy Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate. Perfect for chilly evenings and holiday gatherings, this delightful drink combines the warmth of pumpkin and spices with luscious white chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 ounces white chocolate, roughly chopped
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Heat the Ingredients:
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, ground cloves, and vanilla. Stir constantly until the mixture starts to simmer. - Melt the Chocolate:
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the chopped white chocolate. Whisk until the chocolate is fully melted and incorporated. - Serve:
Pour the hot chocolate into mugs. Top with whipped cream, and garnish with a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon and extra white chocolate shavings, if desired.
Notes
Slow Cooker Instructions (for larger batches):
Multiply the ingredients (x4 for 8 servings). Add everything except the chocolate to the slow cooker and whisk to combine. Add the chopped chocolate and cook on low for 2 hours until the chocolate is melted. Serve with mugs, whipped cream, and other toppings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 3m0 g