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Pumpkin Hot Chocolate – Rich and creamy hot chocolate that is perfect for fall. Real pumpkin and cinnamon make this comforting and delicious!
As soon as the fall hits I know everyone is all about the pumpkin spice latte, but I am just going to put this out there and say I don’t like coffee. It is ok, don’t leave! It just means there is more coffee out there for you, and we can still be friends.
Just because I don’t like coffee, doesn’t mean I don’t want a pumpkin spiced, warm and cozy drink. So I turned to hot chocolate and got it all ready for fall.
In case you are new here, I love to make fun Drink Recipes. They can be cocktail, mocktails, or different versions of Hot Chocolate like Peppermint Hot Chocolate, a Kahlua Hot Chocolate or the most rich and decadent French Hot Chocolate you have ever had!
What You’ll Need
- Milk
- Pumpkin
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Brown Sugar
- Chocolate
- Vanilla Extract
What milk you use is entirely up to you. Whole milk will obviously give you a thicker and richer drink, but skim milk is delicious and saves on calories and fat. So it really is up to you!
How To Make Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
- Heat milk in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Whisk in the pumpkin, pie spice, and brown sugar, whisk until smooth.
- Add in the chocolate, and heat until it is melted; about 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Once all the chocolate is melted, pour through a fine mesh strainer to remove any lumps.
- Garnish with whipped cream or marshmallows to serve.
Don’t have pumpkin pie spice? Don’t worry! You can make your own in about 2 minutes with my Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice recipe.
Can I Double The Recipe
Yes, this makes enough for about 2 glasses, but you can definitely double, triple or even more this recipe. If you are serving this for a winter get together, you can even make it in the crockpot
How To Make Pumpkin Hot Chocolate In The Crockpot
If you want to make a big batch of this for a party, you can definitely use the crockpot. The added bonus is, it keeps it warm during your whole event! You simply want to 4 or 8x the ingredients listed below, depending on the size of your crockpot and the number of people you are serving.
- Put milk, pumpkin puree, pie spice, sugar and vanilla extract into your slow cooker. Whisk all the ingredients together.
- Chop your chocolate into small pieces and stir into the milk.
- Set the slow cooker on low for about 2 hours or until the chocolate is completely melted and it is warmed through.
- Set out mugs and then arrange some toppings; marshmallows, whipped cream, cinnamon and let people fix their own glass.
More Delicious Pumpkin Recipes
- Pumpkin Dump Cake
- Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake
- Mini Pumpkin Pie
- Pumpkin Bread
- Pumpkin Bars
- Classic Pumpkin Pie
- Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
- Pumpkin Crisp
Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream or marshmallows for garnish
Instructions
- Heat milk in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Whisk in the pumpkin, pie spice, and brown sugar, whisk until smooth.
- Add chocolate, and heat until it is melted; about 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Once all the chocolate is melted, pour through a fine mesh strainer to remove any lumps.
- Garnish with whipped cream or marshmallows to serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Oh my gosh, I’ve been drooling over this cup of hot, frothy deliciousness ever since you posted the teaser photo on Facebook. This sounds so good – the perfect hot drink for the cool days and nights ahead.
Can’t wait to make this when the weather cools down a bit. It was 100 degrees yesterday–that’s October in SF bay area!
the perfect fall drink 🙂
This is perfect! Now if only it would get cold and then I’d want to make some.
Pretty sure I need this in my life tonight 🙂
Love to make homemade versions of popular drinks and dishes! This one’s definitely a hit! 🙂
Trying this now! I don’t have a sieve so, I’ll just use a strainer. I’m sure it’ll taste delicious! I’m so excited, especially since it’s almost Thanksgiving!
Just made the hot chocolate and it’s delicious! It’s so good and it took a little bit but it tastes so good! It’s so yummy! I plan on making it again! Thanks for this recipe!