Description
Creamy and cozy pumpkin hot chocolate made with real pumpkin purée, perfect for fall and winter comfort. This warm beverage blends the rich flavors of cocoa and pumpkin with a hint of pumpkin pie spice, sweetened naturally with maple syrup and topped with whipped cream and cinnamon for an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Liquid Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice
Main Ingredient
- 2 tbsp pumpkin purée
Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Cinnamon, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Heat the base: Pour the milk into a saucepan and add the cocoa powder and pumpkin purée. Place the saucepan over medium heat and begin warming the mixture.
- Add sweeteners and spices: Stir in the maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract into the warm milk mixture.
- Whisk until smooth and steaming: Continuously whisk the mixture to fully combine all ingredients until the hot chocolate is smooth, creamy, and hot but not boiling.
- Serve and garnish: Pour the pumpkin hot chocolate into mugs, top generously with whipped cream, and sprinkle cinnamon on top for an extra cozy finish.
Notes
- Use coconut milk for a creamier, dairy-free option.
- Add a shot of espresso to transform this drink into a delicious pumpkin mocha.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup according to taste.
- For a thicker texture, increase the pumpkin purée to 3 tablespoons.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
