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
Creamy, and perfect for fall. Pumpkin and cinnamon with a traditional 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 Information
Yield
2Serving Size
2 ServingsAmount Per Serving Calories 319Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 22mgSodium 138mgCarbohydrates 43gFiber 4gSugar 23gProtein 11g
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.
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Erin @ Texanering Baking says
Hey, you’re just like me! I also waited until today to post pumpkin. September = apples! And this looks great but you should try pumpkin white hot chocolate. Amazing!
Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray says
So perfect for fall!! Love it. 🙂
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says
This is so interesting! Never would´ve thought it worked. Wonderful recipe to try.
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
So creative and delicious! Yay for pumpkin season!
Suzanne says
Love this idea Erin, I must try it out.
Joan@Chocolateandmore says
Now that I’m a pumpkin convert I can’t wait to give this a try! Pinned and stumbled!
Tracey says
What a neat idea, a great twist on traditional hot chocolate! I definitely need to give it a try this winter.
Rachel Cooks says
Mmmmm….I could drink this every day of the year.
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love this hot chocolate, Erin! A perfect use of pumpkin and chocolate!
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
Pumpkin hot chocolate??? OMG. This is incredible!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Oh, can’t wait to try this!
Patty says
Now I know what I’m doing with my extra pumpkin puree! Thanks, I love this pumpkin hot chocolate drink, wonderfully delicious idea 😉
Liz says
Mmmmmm….I certainly wouldn’t refuse one of these! What a yummy drink for the Chocolate Party!
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
can you believe my daughter doesn’t like hot chocolate? I don’t know how is that even possible since she’s my daughter!?!
But, on the bright side, more for me. I love how you turned this month theme into a delectable drink, perfect in the morning as well as in the evening.
Anne@FromMySweetHeart says
Erin….what a fabulous idea to put the challenge ingredients into a drink! I think I would love this much more than my pumpkin lattes! : )
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
How creative! I can’t wait for the weather to cool down a bit so I can slurp on this while curled up on the couch with a good book.
Valerie says
I’m shivering at the computer (refusing to turn on the heat yet), this hot chocolate is calling out to me! 😀
Stephanie @ Macaroni and Cheesecake says
I am so in love with this idea!!!
Ramona says
I am really loving all these pumpkin chocolate recipes. This is awesome… perfect for the cold weather we’re headed for soon. 🙂
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
What a perfect combination of flavors! Once the weather here in the Bay Area cools down, this will be the perfect drink. Delish!
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
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.
Lemons and Anchovies says
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!
Elizabeth @Food Ramblings says
the perfect fall drink 🙂
Melissa @ Bless This Mess says
This is perfect! Now if only it would get cold and then I’d want to make some.
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
Pretty sure I need this in my life tonight 🙂