Name: Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 3, 2026

It’s time to pull out the scarves and sweaters and grab a mug full of your new favorite hot drink. This Pumpkin Hot Chocolate is a rich, spiced, and decadent treat that’ll make any day a little bit cozier. Made with milk, semisweet and white chocolate, a touch of maple syrup, pumpkin spice, and real pumpkin puree, this warm drink is autumn in a cup.

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Pumpkin Hot Chocolate

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 3 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

In a large pot over medium-low heat, whisk the milk and pumpkin puree together and cook for 3 to 4 minutes so that the puree blends with the milk and the mixture warms through. Be careful not to let the milk boil or it’ll scald.

Add the chopped semisweet and white chocolate, spices, and salt and whisk until the chocolates have fully melted into the milk mixture.

Stir in the vanilla and maple syrup.

Pour the hot chocolate through a fine mesh strainer to strain out any pumpkin puree and spices that haven’t mixed in. We recommend straining it twice for extra smoothness.

Optional: if making whipped cream, add cold heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar to a bowl. Using an electric beater or stand mixer, beat the cream until it forms soft peaks.

Pour some pumpkin hot chocolate into mugs and top each with a dollop of whipped cream, if using.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Chocolate Melting Magic 🍫
Chop chocolate bars into small, uniform pieces to ensure smooth melting and prevent scorching, creating a silky-smooth hot chocolate texture.
Spice Bloom Technique 🌶️
Gently toast pumpkin pie spice in the warm milk for 30 seconds before adding other ingredients to intensify and release its aromatic compounds.
Cream Whipping Perfection 🥛
Chill your heavy cream and whisk or mixer bowl beforehand to achieve peak, stable whipped cream that holds its shape beautifully on top of the hot chocolate.
Maple Syrup Balance 🍁
Add maple syrup gradually and taste as you go to achieve the perfect level of sweetness without overwhelming the rich chocolate and pumpkin flavors.
Puree Incorporation Trick 🥄
Strain the pumpkin puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any fibrous bits, ensuring a completely smooth and luxurious hot chocolate texture.

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We’re Rachel & Emily Conklin (“Conks” for short), sisters, lifelong foodies, and the voices behind Cooking with Conks. We grew up in Southern California, surrounded by bold flavors, big family meals, and the kind of kitchen chaos that turns into inside jokes