Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
The perfect sweater weather hot chocolate recipe that is sure to be a hit at any gathering this season!
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk (whole milk or any plant-based milk of your choice)
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves
- marshmallows
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- whipped cream
- cinnamon stick for garnish
- nutmeg for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, pumpkin puree, sugar, cocoa powder, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Warm over medium heat, whisking constantly, until hot but not boiling and the sugar has dissolved — about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the vanilla.
- Remove from heat and pour into mugs. For a grown-up version, stir a shot of pumpkin or cream liqueur into each mug.
- Top with whipped cream and/or marshmallows, a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg, and a cinnamon stick. Serve immediately.