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 our Slow Cooker Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
- Ingredients to make Slow Cooker Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
- Kitchen tools to make Slow Cooker Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
- How to make Slow Cooker Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
- Eileen's Tips for Delicious Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Variations
- Make-ahead, storage, and freezer tips
- Serving Suggestions
- Similar recipes
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Why you'll love our Slow Cooker Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
- You only need simple ingredients, so you don't have to worry about paying coffee shop prices.
- The slow cooker keeps the pumpkin hot chocolate hot and ready to enjoy.
- It's perfect for parties and gatherings this holiday season.
- The warm spices and rich chocolate will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients to make Slow Cooker Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
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- whole milk
- heavy cream
- pure pumpkin puree
- pure vanilla extract
- sweetened condensed milk
- pumpkin pie spice
- ground cinnamon
- semisweet chocolate chips
- Marshmallows
- Whipped cream
Kitchen tools to make Slow Cooker Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
- slow sooker
- whisk
- measuring spoons
- can opener
How to make Slow Cooker Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- Add the milk, heavy cream, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon, and chocolate chips to the slow cooker and whisk until combined.
- Cook on low for two hours. Garnish with marshmallows if desired.
Eileen's Tips for Delicious Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
- After many test recipes, I recommend using whole milk; it will give you the best flavor and the creamiest hot cocoa.
- Before serving, give the hot chocolate a good whisking to ensure that all the chocolate has melted completely.
- Be sure to 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 as it could on the stovetop.
Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways to change the flavor of this dish.
- Chocolate: You can use any chocolate in this recipe. Dark chocolate and white chocolate also work great.
- Spice: For a little extra flair, sprinkle pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon on the top of the whipped cream.
- Add a cinnamon stick to the slow cooker pumpkin hot chocolate for an extra layer of flavor.
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.
Pumpkin Brulee is the perfect dessert to serve with this slow cooker hot chocolate.
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Are you looking for more delicious drinks to serve to your friends and family this fall? These are a few of my favorites.
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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
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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
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Instructions
- To the vessel of a slow cooker, add 6 cups whole milk, 2 cups heavy cream, 1 (15) ounce can, pure pumpkin puree, 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract, 1 (14) ounce can, sweetened condensed milk, 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice seasoning, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and 12 ounce bag, semisweet 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 optional garnish and Whipped cream.
Amz
Is pumpkin spice the same as pumpkin pie spice?
Eileen Murphy Kelly
Yes, Pumpkin pie spice and and pumpkin spice is the same.