Pumpkin-Spiced Hot Chocolate
“As soon as there is a hint of fall in the air, I think of pumpkins and my mother. She served pumpkin pie with real hot chocolate. This recipe brings those two amazing scents, and her, back to life for me. To turn your hot chocolate into creamy pumpkin mocha, stir 2 teaspoons of instant coffee into the hot chocolate before adding whipped cream. It’s a great way to warm up after some chilly trick-or-treating!” —J. Morand, Maitland, Ontario
| Servings | Cook Time |
| 8servings (1 cup each) | 25minutes |
| Servings |
| 8servings (1 cup each) |
| Cook Time |
| 25minutes |
Ingredients
- 5 cups 2% milk
- 1 package white baking chips (10-12 oz)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup solid-pack pumpkin
- 1-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- Topping
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp confectioner's sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
Portions: servings (1 cup each)
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Ingredients
Portions: servings (1 cup each)
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Instructions
- In a large saucepan, whisk milk, baking chips and cream over medium heat until smooth and creamy (do not boil). Remove from heat. Whisk in pumpkin, cinnamon, vanilla and ginger.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Top servings with whipped cream; sprinkle with cinnamon.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
1 cup with 2 tablespoons sweetened whipped cream: 436 calories, 31g fat (19g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 117mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fibre), 9g protein.
