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Crock Pot Hot Chocolate Recipe

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4.9 from 78 reviews
  • Author: lilan
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This Crock Pot Hot Chocolate recipe offers a rich, creamy, and indulgent warm drink perfect for cozy gatherings or a comforting treat on chilly days. Using a slow cooker, it effortlessly melts chocolate chips and combines them with milk, cream, and cocoa powder for a perfectly smooth and luscious hot chocolate.

Ingredients

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Liquids

  • 7 cups whole milk (divided)
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate and Flavorings

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate chips for a sweeter version)
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • A pinch of salt (optional, enhances the chocolate flavor)

Instructions

  1. Warm Cocoa Milk: Heat 1 cup of milk in a saucepan or microwave until warm but not boiling. Stir in the unsweetened cocoa powder until fully dissolved, creating a smooth cocoa base.
  2. Combine Ingredients in Crock Pot: Pour the cocoa milk, remaining 6 cups of whole milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into the Crock Pot.
  3. Cook Slowly: Cover and cook on low heat for 2 hours. Stir occasionally to ensure the chocolate chips melt evenly and the mixture remains smooth and creamy.
  4. Whisk and Keep Warm: After cooking, whisk the hot chocolate thoroughly to combine all ingredients into a smooth beverage. Reduce the Crock Pot setting to “keep warm” if serving over an extended period.
  5. Serve: Ladle into mugs and garnish with whipped cream, marshmallows, or a sprinkle of cinnamon as desired for added flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • Use milk chocolate chips for a sweeter version of this hot chocolate.
  • The pinch of salt is optional but helps enhance the chocolate flavor.
  • Stirring occasionally during cooking helps prevent chocolate from sticking or burning on the sides.
  • Keep the hot chocolate on “keep warm” mode for serving over time without overcooking.
  • Top with your favorite garnishes like whipped cream, marshmallows, or a dusting of cinnamon.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: crock pot hot chocolate, slow cooker hot chocolate, creamy hot chocolate, warm winter drink, chocolate beverage

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