This Slow Cooker Pumpkin Hot Chocolate is the perfect cozy drink for the fall season. Made with real pumpkin puree, warm spices, and rich chocolate, it's a delicious twist on traditional hot chocolate.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- You only need simple ingredients, so you don't have to worry about paying coffee shop prices.
- The slow cooker keeps the chocolate hot and ready to enjoy so it's perfect for parties, and gatherings this holiday season.
- The warm spices and rich chocolate will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredient List
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- whole milk
- heavy cream
- pure pumpkin puree
- pure vanilla extract
- sweetened condensed milk
- pumpkin spice
- ground cinnamon
- semisweet chocolate chips
- Marshmallows
- Whipped cream
Equipment
Instructions
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- Add the milk, heavy cream, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, pumpkin spice, ground cinnamon, and chocolate chips to the slow cooker and whisk until combined.
- Cover and cook on low for two hours. Garnish with marshmallows if desired.
Eileen's Tips for Success
- I highly recommend that you use whole milk, it will give you the best taste, and the creamiest hot cocoa.
- Before serving give this hot chocolate a good whisk to ensure that all the chocolate is melted completely.
- Make sure that you use pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling.
Frequently Asked Questions
The hot cocoa can stay in your slow cooker on warm for about 2 hours.
Yes, since the slow cookers heat the milk slowly, you don't have to worry about the milk curdling like you would on the stovetop.
Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways to change the flavor of this dish.
- You can use any type of chocolate in this recipe. Dark chocolate and white chocolate also work great.
- For a little extra flare sprinkle some additional pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon on the top of the whipped cream.
- You can also add a cinnamon stick to your slow cooker pumpkin hot chocolate.
Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips
Storage - Store leftover hot chocolate in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. If it separates just give it a good stir or whisk while it's reheating.
Reheating - You can reheat this on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave for one minute.
Serving Suggestions
We love to serve his slow cooker pumpkin hot cocoa with our favorite fall recipes like this Slow Cooker Boneless Turkey Breast and these Easy Oven Roasted Green Beans.
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📖 Recipe
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
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Equipment Needed:
Ingredients
- 6 cups whole milk Note 1
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 (15) ounce can, pure pumpkin puree Note 2
- 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 (14) ounce can, sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice seasoning
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 12 ounce bag, semisweet chocolate chips Note 3
- Marshmallows optional garnish optional garnish, topping
- Whipped cream optional garnish, topping
Instructions
- To the vessel of a slow cooker add 6 cups whole milk, 2 cups heavy cream, 15-ounce can pumpkin puree, 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract, 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk, 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and 12 ounces chocolate chips.
- Whisk all ingredients together to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, whisk occasionally. The chocolate will be melted and ingredients well combined.
- Ready to serve. Optional, garnish with marshmallows and whipped cream.
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