Description
This creamy crockpot hot chocolate recipe is the perfect festive drink to warm up your Christmas Eve. Using a slow cooker, it effortlessly combines whole milk, heavy cream, condensed milk, and rich chocolate chips into a smooth, velvety cocoa that’s perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights by the fire. Customize with festive toppings like whipped cream or crushed peppermint for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Milk Mixture
- 6 cups whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
Chocolate and Flavorings
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large slow cooker, add whole milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, semisweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook Slowly: Cover the slow cooker and set to low heat. Cook the mixture for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure the chocolate chips melt thoroughly and the mixture doesn’t stick to the bottom of the crockpot.
- Warm and Serve: Once the mixture is fully melted and smooth, switch the slow cooker to the “warm” setting to keep the hot chocolate at the perfect serving temperature. Stir well before ladling into mugs.
- Add Toppings: Serve the hot chocolate with your favorite festive toppings like whipped cream, marshmallows, crushed peppermint, or chocolate shavings to enhance the holiday spirit and flavor.
Notes
- This recipe is ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy nights by the fire, making serving simple and delicious.
- For a peppermint twist, stir in 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract during step one.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave for convenience without losing flavor.
- Make sure to stir occasionally while cooking to avoid scorching and to ensure a smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 44 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
