Hot cocoa is a popular drink this time of year, perfect for warming up during cold weather, but this homemade pumpkin hot chocolate takes the hot beverage up a notch. Created by Jessica Merchant at the food blog How Sweet It Is, the Nutella-infused drink also features an extra shot of chocolatey goodness by including the beloved chocolate-hazelnut spread.
The pumpkin Nutella hot chocolate recipe calls for autumnal and wintery ingredients including pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, high quality chopped dark chocolate and three tablespoons of Nutella. The sweet treat is also topped with a Nutella whipped cream that is described as "rich and thick enough to cut the sweetness of the Nutella." The indulgent and decadent pumpkin hot chocolate would also be good with bourbon, chocolate liqueur or vanilla vodka for a more grown-up version.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Pumpkin Beverage Craze
- Create novelty pumpkin-flavored drinks to capitalize on the trend.
- Gourmet Nutella Fusion
- Combine Nutella with unexpected flavors to create unique and crave-worthy treats.
- Adult Hot Cocoa Trend
- Innovate boozy hot cocoa recipes to cater to the adult market.
Sectors Adopting This
- Food and Beverage
- Incorporate seasonal flavors and unique combinations into your beverage menus to attract customers.
- Chocolate and Confectionery
- Experiment with different flavor combinations using chocolate hazelnut spread like Nutella to create new and premium products.
- Alcoholic Beverage
- Innovate new and exciting hot cocoa recipes that cater to the adult drinkers and create a new market niche.
