Ingredients
1 cup heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons sugar3 teaspoons vanilla extractHOT CHOCOLATE:8 cups 2% milk4 cups heavy whipping cream2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice1 tablespoon grated orange zest1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin1 cup sugar1 cup white baking chips1 tablespoon vanilla extractAdditional pumpkin pie spice
Preparation
In a medium bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until serving.
In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat milk, cream, cinnamon sticks, pie spice and orange zest over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan.
Whisk pumpkin, sugar and baking chips into milk mixture until blended. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Discard cinnamon sticks. Pour into mugs; top with whipped cream. Sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice. Serve immediately.
