PUMPKIN-SPICED HOT CHOCOLATE

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As soon as there is a hint of fall in the air, I think of pumpkins and my mother. She served pumpkin pie with real hot chocolate. This recipe brings those two amazing scents, and her, back to life for me. To turn your hot chocolate into creamy pumpkin mocha, stir 2 teaspoons of instant coffee into the hot chocolate before adding whipped cream. It's a great way to warm up after some chilly trick-or-treating! -J. Morand, Maitland, ON

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

5 cups 2% milk
1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup solid-pack pumpkin
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
TOPPING:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large saucepan, whisk milk, baking chips and cream over medium heat until smooth and creamy (do not boil). Remove from heat. Whisk in pumpkin, cinnamon, vanilla and ginger., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Top servings with whipped cream; sprinkle with cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 31g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.