Description
A rich, creamy hot chocolate infused with pumpkin and spices, perfect for cozy fall evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 Tablespoon canned pumpkin
- 2 Teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 Tablespoon Hershey Cocoa Powder
- ½ Teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 ½ Tablespoon sugar
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix the Pumpkin Base: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the canned pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, cocoa powder, and sugar. Stir this mixture together until it’s smooth.
- Add Milk and Cream: Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy whipping cream. Keep stirring until the mixture is heated through but not boiling.
- Introduce the Flavors: Stir in the vanilla extract and cinnamon. Taste and adjust the sweetness if desired.
- Serve with Love: Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream, pumpkin pie spice, or chocolate shavings.
- Relax & Enjoy: Inhale the aroma and savor the first sip of your warm drink.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute with almond or oat milk and coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pumpkin spice, hot chocolate, fall drinks, cozy beverages, warm drinks