Description
This Easy Crockpot Hot Chocolate recipe delivers a rich, creamy, and indulgently chocolatey drink that’s perfect for cozying up during colder months. Utilizing a slow cooker to combine and gently heat the ingredients ensures a smooth texture and deep flavor, making it an effortless yet delicious crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Chocolate Base
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups whole milk (whole milk is best, but skim works)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small slow cooker, whisk together the heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Cook and Stir: Cover the slow cooker and heat the mixture on low for about 2 hours. Whisk regularly during this time to ensure the chocolate melts evenly and the ingredients blend smoothly.
- Serve: Once heated through and smooth, pour the hot chocolate into mugs. Top with marshmallows or whipped cream if desired, then enjoy immediately.
Notes
- To speed up the process, blend all ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 1-minute increments, whisking in between until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Serve immediately or keep warm in a slow cooker.
- This recipe can be made ahead by preparing as written, refrigerating, and then whisking well before reheating in the slow cooker.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximate)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
