Pumpkin Spice French Hot Chocolate

October 24, 2016

This fall/winter beverage combines all that there is to love about pumpkin spice and hot chocolate: pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice blended with chopped chocolate, heavy cream, along with vanilla and a touch of espresso powder, take this French Hot Chocolate to a new level.

6 tbsp. pumpkin puree
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. espresso powder (coffee granules can also be used)
1 1/2 C. milk (I used and would recommend whole milk)
1/2 C. heavy cream (or heavy whipping cream)
1 C. bittersweet (or dark) chocolate, finely chopped

In a medium-sized saucepan (no smaller than 1 qt) set over medium heat, cook pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice for 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Add sugar and stir until it forms a thick syrup, about 30...
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Nutritions

Calories
1090

Sodium
245mg
10% DV

Fat
75g
115% DV

Protein
23g
47% DV

Carbs
89g
30% DV

Fiber
10g
43% DV