Description
Creamy pumpkin hot chocolate brings warmth and comfort to cold autumn evenings. Rich spices and smooth chocolate blend perfectly, inviting friends and family to savor this delightful seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Base Ingredients:
- 6 cups milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 (14 ounces / 396 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
Chocolate and Pumpkin Ingredients:
- 1 (12 ounces / 340 grams) package high-quality white chocolate chips
- 1 (15 ounces / 425 grams) can pumpkin puree
Spice and Topping:
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Gather a spacious 6-quart slow cooker and prepare to craft a luxurious autumn beverage that blends creamy textures with warm seasonal spices.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, milk, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice into the slow cooker, using a whisk to create a velvety, harmonious mixture with no lumps.
- Gently introduce white chocolate chips into the liquid base, stirring carefully to help them melt gradually and distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
- Set the slow cooker to low temperature and allow the beverage to simmer for approximately 3 hours, or alternatively use high heat for 1.5 hours, periodically stirring to prevent chocolate from settling or burning.
- Monitor the consistency, ensuring the chocolate chips melt completely and the liquid maintains a smooth, rich texture without scorching.
- When the hot chocolate reaches a perfect, steaming temperature, carefully ladle the creamy concoction into individual serving glasses.
- Crown each glass with a generous dollop of whipped cream, creating a luscious cloud-like topping that complements the pumpkin-infused drink.
- For an extra touch of autumnal flair, dust the whipped cream with a delicate sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice, enhancing the aromatic profile of this comforting beverage.
Notes
- Requires minimal preparation, making it perfect for cozy autumn gatherings or lazy weekend mornings.
- Slow cooking allows flavors to meld together, creating a rich and creamy pumpkin-infused hot chocolate experience.
- Whisking ingredients thoroughly prevents lumps and ensures a smooth, velvety texture throughout the drink.
- Frequent stirring is crucial to help white chocolate chips melt evenly and prevent burning or sticking.
- Customize your hot chocolate by adjusting spices or topping with marshmallows, cinnamon sticks, or chocolate shavings.
- Best served immediately while hot, but can be kept warm in the slow cooker for up to 2 hours without compromising flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Drinks, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 41 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg