Description
Creamy pumpkin spice hot chocolate blends autumn’s warmth with rich cocoa and aromatic spices. Comforting mugs invite cozy moments and delightful sips that connect friends and memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz (425 g) pumpkin puree
- 4 cups milk
- 1 ¼ cups white chocolate chips
- 14 oz (397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- whipped cream
- cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Mixture Preparation: Whisk pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, regular milk, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice in a large stockpot until completely smooth and uniform.
- Heating Process: Warm the liquid over medium heat, stirring continuously to prevent burning and ensure even heat distribution while gradually introducing white chocolate chips.
- Chocolate Integration: Maintain a gentle simmer, constantly stirring to dissolve white chocolate chips completely, creating a rich and creamy texture without reaching a full boil.
- Serving Presentation: Remove from heat and pour the luxurious hot chocolate into individual mugs, topping each with a lavish dollop of whipped cream.
- Finishing Touches: Garnish with a cinnamon stick and dust the whipped cream with an additional sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice, elevating the beverage’s aromatic profile and visual appeal.
Notes
- Prevent Scorching: Stir the mixture consistently over medium heat to avoid burning or sticking at the bottom of the pot.
- Melting Chocolate Technique: Add white chocolate chips gradually and stir continuously to achieve a smooth, lump-free consistency without overheating.
- Temperature Control: Keep the mixture just below boiling point to preserve the delicate flavors and creamy texture of the hot chocolate.
- Garnish Like a Pro: Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice for an elevated sensory experience that enhances both visual appeal and taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg