Description
This creamy and rich slow cooker hot chocolate is perfect for gatherings, offering a warm and comforting drink without the hassle of constant stirring.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups (1440ml) whole milk
- 2 cups (480ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 8 ounces (226g) semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup (21g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Toppings: marshmallows, whipped cream, candy canes, salted caramel, etc.
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients into a large slow cooker and whisk vigorously to combine.
- Cook on low for 5 hours or high for 3 hours, whisking every 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs and add desired toppings.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat on low heat.
Notes
Chop the chocolate small for quicker melting. Use whole milk for a creamy texture, but lower-fat milk can substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg