5 from 33 votes
Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
This Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate blends dark or white chocolate with pumpkin puree and fragrant autumn spices, creating a creamy, gently spiced beverage. The warm milk base and finely chopped or melted chocolate yield a smooth texture complemented by cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. It's ideal for chilly days when a comforting, seasonal drink is desired, and can be topped with lightly sweetened whipped cream for extra richness.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
1
large or 2 small mugs
Calories:
711 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Dark Chocolate
- 1-1/4 cups milk (whole or 2% for best results)
- 1-2 tablespoons pumpkin depending on how rich you like it, puree
- 1-2 tablespoons light brown sugar (depending on how sweet you like it)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- pinch cloves ground
- pinch kosher salt or sea salt
- 3 ounces semisweet chocolate finely chopped (or about 1/2 cup chips)
White Chocolate
- brown sugar omit
- 2 ounces white chocolate finely chopped (or about 1/3 cup chips), instead of semisweet chocolate
Instructions
- In a small pot, whisk together all ingredients except for the chocolate you're using. Heat over medium low flame until bubbles start to form around the side of the pan.
- Reduce heat to low, add chocolate, and stir or whisk until melted, glossy, and thickened slightly, 1-2 minutes.
- Pour into a mug and top with lightly-sweetened whipped cream and a dusting of ground cinnamon. Serve immediately. (Instructions for Brown Sugar Whipped Cream and bourbon spike in the recipe notes.)
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Notes
- For a less intense dark chocolate flavor, reduce the amount of dark chocolate used to 2 ounces.
- Lightly sweetened whipped cream can be prepared by whipping 1/2 cup chilled heavy cream with 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of light brown sugar until soft peaks form.
- Add 1 tablespoon of bourbon to the hot chocolate just before serving for an optional warm alcoholic kick.
Nutrition Information
Calories
711kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
119mg
(5%)
Potassium
897mg
(19%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
57g
(114%)
Vitamin A
7400IU
(148%)
Vitamin C
1.9mg
(2%)
Calcium
340mg
(34%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 large or 2 small mugs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 711
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 711kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 897mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 57g | 114% |
| Vitamin A | 7400IU | 148% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 340mg | 34% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.