Description
This Slow Cooker Pumpkin Hot Chocolate is a creamy, rich, and spiced beverage perfect for cozy fall and winter days. Easy to prepare and ideal for gatherings or quiet evenings.
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, mini marshmallows, shaved chocolate, cinnamon
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, pumpkin puree, cocoa powder, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract just before serving.
- Ladle into mugs and top with desired toppings like whipped cream or marshmallows.
Notes
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Adjust sweetness to taste after the chocolate has melted.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based milks and dairy-free chocolate.
- Add a splash of rum or bourbon for an adult version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 3 hours
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
