Description
A cozy and indulgent Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate that combines creamy whole milk, rich white chocolate, and aromatic pumpkin spices, perfect for warming up on a chilly day or celebrating seasonal flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Chocolate Base
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Chocolate & Toppings
- 2 ounces white chocolate, roughly chopped
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, pour in the whole milk and add the canned pumpkin puree. Stir well to combine the pumpkin thoroughly into the milk.
- Add Spices and Flavorings: Stir in the pumpkin pie spice, ground cloves, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt, ensuring all the spices are evenly mixed into the milk-pumpkin mixture.
- Heat the Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and warm the mixture gently, stirring frequently to prevent the milk from scorching. Heat until just steaming and hot but not boiling, about 5-7 minutes.
- Melt the White Chocolate: Add the roughly chopped white chocolate into the hot milk mixture. Continue stirring until the chocolate is fully melted and the hot chocolate has a smooth, creamy texture.
- Serve: Pour the pumpkin spice hot chocolate into two mugs. Top with whipped cream if desired for an extra touch of decadence.
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin puree; avoid pumpkin pie filling which contains added sugars and spices.
- Adjust the pumpkin pie spice and cloves to taste if you prefer more or less spice.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute whole milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk and use dairy-free white chocolate.
- Whipped cream topping is optional but adds a creamy richness and beautiful presentation.
