Decadent Pumpkin Coco (Xocolatl) with Whipped Coffee

Decadent Pumpkin Coco (Xocolatl) with Whipped Coffee

30 mins
medium
2 servings

Indulge in a rich and creamy pumpkin-spiced Coco (Xocolatl) paired with a fluffy whipped coffee. This festive treat is perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy night in.

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Equipment Needed

  • Electric Mixer
  • Glasses
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 0.75 cupMilk (dairy-free)(Use almond, soy, or oat milk)
  • 0.66 cupHeavy Cream (dairy-free)(Use coconut cream or a dairy-free alternative)
  • 8.00 ozDark Chocolate (high quality)(Use 70% cacao or higher)
  • 2.00 tbspBrown Sugar
  • 0.50 tspVanilla Extract
  • 0.50 tspCinnamon
  • 1.00 cupPumpkin Puree
  • 0.75 tspPumpkin Pie Spice
  • 2.00 tbspInstant Coffee
  • 4.00 tbspWater(Room temperature)
  • 1.00 cupPowdered Sugar

Instructions

1

Heat milk and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until just simmering.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

2

Remove from heat, stir in chocolate, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Stir until smooth, then add remaining milk. In a separate bowl, whisk together instant coffee, water, powdered sugar, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice until combined.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Using an electric mixer, beat the coffee mixture on low speed until combined. Increase speed to high and beat until soft peaks form.

Estimated time: 6 minutes

5

Pour ice into glasses.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

6

Pour the Coco (Xocolatl) over the ice.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

7

Top with a dollop of whipped coffee.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a pumpkin spice dusting.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

For an extra touch, add a few pumpkin seeds or a drizzle of maple syrup to the top.

Estimated time: 1 minutes