Description
A rich and velvety pumpkin hot chocolate infused with aromatic spices, perfect for cozy autumn nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups milk (or dairy alternatives)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sugar (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Whipped cream or marshmallows for topping
Instructions
- Start by heating the milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Add in the pumpkin puree once the milk is warm, whisking until fully integrated.
- Stir in cocoa powder gradually, mixing until smooth, followed by the sugar until dissolved.
- Infuse the flavors by adding vanilla extract and pumpkin pie spice; whisk for about 2 minutes.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spice as needed.
- Serve in mugs, topping with whipped cream or marshmallows.
Notes
For added flavor, consider drizzling with caramel or using plant-based milk for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pumpkin hot chocolate, fall drink, cozy beverage, autumn recipe, hot chocolate