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pumpkin spiced hot chocolate in a hollowed out pumpkin topped with whipped cream and marshmallows on a wool thanksgiving colored table with wooden spoons

Spiced Pumpkin Hot Chocolate

Genevieve Jerome
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!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine French
Servings 2 servings
Calories 325 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch Oven (optional)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 quarter cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup Mini Marshmallows
  • star anise (optional)

Instructions
 

  • 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 )
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • This maks 2 full servings of hot chocolate, double the recipe for 4 servings.

Notes

The nutritional facts in this recipe are purely an estimate. 

🍫 Substitutions for Easy Spiced Pumpkin Hot Chocolate

  • Love hot chocolate but want to mix it up a bit? Add in white chocolate instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips for a delicious white hot chocolate that's pumpkin-spiced!
  • Not a fan of whole milk? Use oat milk or almond milk instead.
  • Drizzle caramel sauce on top for a decadent drink.
  • Want a super luxurious drink? You can also make this recipe in a slow cooker for a drinking chocolate or an Instant pot if that's more your jam.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 82gProtein: 13gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 96mgPotassium: 827mgFiber: 8gSugar: 59gVitamin A: 1410IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 303mgIron: 6mg
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