Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
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Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
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This pumpkin spice hot chocolate is an indulgent treat for fall. Make it with your choice of semisweet dark or white chocolate for two different beverages!
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Ingredients
Dark Chocolate
- 1-1/4 cups milk (whole or 2% for best results)
- 1-2 tablespoons pumpkin puree (depending on how rich you like it)
- 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 ground cloves
- pinch Kosher or sea salt
- 3 ounces semisweet chocolate finely chopped (or about 1/2 cup chips)
White Chocolate
- omit brown sugar
- 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.)
Notes
- The dark chocolate version is especially rich (reminiscent of a drinking chocolate), and a small serving is usually perfect for me. If you prefer your dark hot chocolate a little less intense, decrease chocolate to 2 ounces (about 1/3 cup chips).
- Stir 1 tablespoon of bourbon into the hot chocolate just before serving.
- In a bowl, whip together 1/2 cup chilled heavy cream with 1/2 to 1 tablespoon light brown sugar (depending on your sweetness preferences) until soft peaks form. (Makes more whipped cream than you need for 1 mug of hot chocolate.)
Nutrition Information
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Calories
711kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
119mg
(5%)
Potassium
897mg
(26%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
57g
(114%)
Vitamin A
7400IU
(148%)
Vitamin C
1.9mg
(2%)
Calcium
340mg
(34%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1large or 2 small mugs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 711 kcal
% 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.
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