Description
Creamy pumpkin spice hot chocolate blends autumn’s warmth with rich cocoa and classic spices. Comforting mugs invite you to savor seasonal flavors and indulge in sweet, spiced deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) milk (whole, almond, oat, or preferred choice)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons (10 grams) cocoa powder (unsweetened)
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) sugar (or preferred sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) pumpkin spice (blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves)
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Warm milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until steaming, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate pumpkin puree, cocoa powder, sugar, and pumpkin spice, whisking vigorously to create a smooth, uniform mixture.
- Simmer the hot chocolate, stirring constantly to prevent scorching, until heated thoroughly but not boiling, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and gently fold in vanilla extract, blending well to enhance the rich flavor profile.
- Transfer the velvety hot chocolate into a cozy mug, creating an inviting beverage.
- Crown the drink with a luxurious dollop of whipped cream, adding a delicate touch of elegance.
- Optional: Garnish with a fragrant cinnamon stick to elevate the sensory experience and provide a decorative element.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, allowing the aromatic spices and chocolate to envelop your senses.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness levels by gradually adding sugar, tasting as you go to find your perfect balance.
- For dairy-free options, substitute cow’s milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for a creamy alternative.
- Enhance flavor depth by toasting spices briefly before adding to the mixture, releasing more intense aromatic compounds.
- Prep ingredients beforehand and store in an airtight container for quick hot chocolate assembly during chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Coffee
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg