Description
Enjoy a rich and creamy Crock Pot Hot Chocolate that is perfectly smooth and irresistibly chocolatey. This easy slow cooker recipe combines whole milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips to create a warm, comforting drink that’s perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Ingredients
- 5 cups whole milk
- 16 ounces heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of kosher salt
Other
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the whole milk, heavy whipping cream, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of kosher salt into the crock pot. Whisk these ingredients together thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and uniform, ensuring the cocoa powder is fully incorporated.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in the milk chocolate chips gently but thoroughly, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture to melt later during cooking.
- Cook: Set the crock pot to low and cook the mixture for 1 hour. This low and slow cooking allows the chocolate chips and cocoa powder to fully melt and blend with the milk and cream, creating a luscious hot chocolate.
- Whisk Before Serving: After cooking, whisk the hot chocolate again to ensure any settled chocolate is fully mixed in and the texture is smooth and creamy.
- Serve Warm: Switch the crock pot setting to warm and serve the hot chocolate directly from the slow cooker to keep it at the perfect drinking temperature throughout your gathering.
Notes
- Use whole milk and heavy cream for the creamiest texture, but you can substitute with dairy alternatives if desired.
- Adjust the sugar level to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet hot chocolate.
- For extra richness, swirl in a bit of whipped cream or marshmallows when serving.
- This recipe is perfect for entertaining as it keeps the hot chocolate warm for hours.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and gently reheat on the stovetop or in the crock pot.
