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Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

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!

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 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

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  1. 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. 
  2. Reduce heat to low, add chocolate, and stir or whisk until melted, glossy, and thickened slightly, 1-2 minutes.
  3. 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

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

% 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.