Description
Creamy pumpkin spice hot chocolate brings autumn’s warmth in a mug, blending rich cocoa with classic fall spices. Sweet comfort awaits with each sip, inviting you to savor seasonal comfort and cozy indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Milk and Dairy:
- 1.5 cups whole milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 2 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- Whipped cream (optional)
Pumpkin and Spices:
- 0.5 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 0.5 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of ground cloves
- Pinch of sea salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gently warm milk in a saucepan over medium heat, avoiding boiling to preserve its delicate texture.
- Whisk in pumpkin puree, creating a rich autumnal base with layers of warm, comforting flavors.
- Incorporate pumpkin pie spice, ground cloves, and sea salt, stirring continuously to distribute spices evenly throughout the liquid.
- Add vanilla extract to enhance the aromatic profile, awakening the deep, complex notes of the beverage.
- Introduce chopped white chocolate, allowing it to melt slowly while stirring constantly to achieve a silky, luxurious consistency.
- Once the chocolate is fully integrated and the mixture appears smooth and creamy, remove from heat.
- Transfer the decadent hot chocolate into pre-warmed ceramic mugs to maintain optimal temperature.
- Optional: Crown the drink with a generous dollop of freshly whipped cream for an indulgent finishing touch.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, inviting both visual and gustatory delight.
Notes
- Swap regular milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version that maintains creamy richness.
- Adjust spice levels by gradually adding pumpkin pie spice to suit personal taste preferences.
- Use high-quality white chocolate for a more luxurious and smoother hot chocolate experience.
- Create a lighter version by using half milk and half water, reducing overall calorie content.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg