Cozy Crockpot Pumpkin Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows
A creamy, comforting pumpkin hot chocolate made in a slow cooker with simple ingredients like pumpkin puree, milk, cream, and warm spices, topped with melted marshmallows.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 3 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz can 100% pure pumpkin puree
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup marshmallows
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Ensure your slow cooker is clean and dry.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add the pumpkin puree to the spice mixture and stir until fully coated and smooth.
- Pour the whole milk and heavy cream into the slow cooker, then add the vanilla extract.
- Add the pumpkin-spice paste to the slow cooker and stir well to incorporate everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours (or high for 1 to 1.5 hours).
- Stir the mixture about 30 minutes before serving and check temperature; it should be hot but not boiling.
- Ladle into mugs and top with marshmallows to melt slightly from the heat.
Notes
Use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and cream with full-fat coconut milk. Toasting spices lightly before adding can enhance flavor. Do not let the mixture boil to prevent curdling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
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