What can I say to convince you to try pumpkin Nutella hot chocolate?
Honestly, one sip is all it takes. We’re turning pumpkin into a verb because this drink is that irresistible.
The pairing of pumpkin and Nutella is unexpectedly magical. If you’d offered me straight pumpkin hot chocolate I might have hesitated. Nutella hot chocolate alone? Maybe a pass. But the two together? I’ll drop everything for it.
It’s a silky, comforting mix — like something sent from the heavens. It’s indulgent without being cloying, and every spoonful feels decadent.
The hot chocolate itself is luscious, and the Nutella whipped cream on top is worth savoring on its own. Once you try that whipped cream, plain whipped cream will feel kind of boring — this version has depth and richness that complements the drink perfectly.
The cream is thick enough to balance the sweetness from the Nutella, so you don’t need to add extra sugar. It’s rich, but not overpoweringly sweet.
This drink is pure indulgence. It’s more like sipping melted chocolate than a typical powdered hot cocoa — perfect for curling up by a fire or cozying into a ski lodge with no plans to ski and every plan to snack and sip. If that sounds like your vibe, you’ll love this.
With Halloween landing on a Monday this year, I’m a little bummed — but this pumpkin Nutella hot chocolate will be our go-to celebration drink any day of the week.
Feel free to spike it if you like: a splash of bourbon, chocolate liqueur, vanilla vodka, or even a combination will turn it into a grown-up treat.
Pumpkin Nutella Hot Chocolate
2 servings, is easily multiplied
20 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 3 tablespoons Nutella
- 6 ounces high-quality dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Nutella whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons Nutella
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
Instructions
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Heat the milk, cream, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice in a saucepan over medium heat. Once the pumpkin is combined and the mixture is warm, add the chopped chocolate and Nutella. Stir constantly until the chocolate melts, about 5 minutes. The mixture will be thick. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
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Pour into two glasses (or several small cups) and top with Nutella whipped cream.
Nutella whipped cream
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Place the cold cream and Nutella in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, about 2–3 minutes. Spoon or pipe the whipped cream over the hot chocolate and serve immediately.
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