By Fitty Foodlicious
Spiced Pumpkin Hot Chocolate is the perfect, cozy drink for fall. This homemade hot chocolate is made with whole milk, heavy cream, pumpkin puree, milk chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and pumpkin spice, this is one delicious fall recipe you'll make all season long! Pumpkin Spice Cocoa is also perfect for celebrating Thanksgiving. This spiced pumpkin hot chocolate recipe makes the perfect gift and will bring a smile to everyone's face!
What you'll need for spiced pumpkin hot chocolate with cocoa powder – Whole Milk – Heavy Cream – Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips – Vanilla Extract – Pumpkin Puree – Pumpkin Pie Spice – Whipped Cream – Cinnamon – Nutmeg – Star Anise (optional) – Mini Marshmallows – Baby Bear Pumpkin or small to medium-sized pumpkin – Dutch Oven or Saucepan
Step 1: Prep your pumpkin by washing it clean and towel drying. Slice off the top of the pumpkin. Then, scoop out the seeds and innards of the pumpkin until it's hallowed out. Set aside. ( I used a Baby Bear Pumpkin for this recipe )
Step 2: In a Dutch oven or small saucepan whisk add the milk, cream, chocolate chips, and vanilla extract, together over medium heat until chocolate chips are melted and hot chocolate is smooth, 3 to 5 minutes. Add in the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice and stir until fully incorporated.
Step 3: Pour the prepared pumpkin spice hot chocolate mix into the hollowed-out pumpkin, top with whipped cream, mini marshmallows, nutmeg, and more pumpkin spice. Top with star anise. (optional)