Description
This Crock Pot Hot Chocolate recipe is a creamy, rich, and indulgent beverage perfect for cozy gatherings or cold days. Made in a slow cooker, it combines milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips for an effortlessly smooth and decadent hot chocolate that serves a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Chocolate Base
- 5 cups whole milk
- 16 ounces heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 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 to the crock pot. Whisk these ingredients together thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and no lumps remain.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in the milk chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture to create a luscious, chocolaty texture.
- Cook: Set the crock pot to low heat and cook the hot chocolate mixture for 1 hour. This slow heat gently melds the flavors and melts the chocolate chips completely.
- Whisk Before Serving: After cooking, whisk the hot chocolate again to ensure it is fully blended and smooth, with a creamy and velvety consistency.
- Serve Warm: Switch the crock pot to the warm setting to keep the hot chocolate at an ideal serving temperature and serve directly from the slow cooker for convenience.
Notes
- This recipe serves 12, making it perfect for holiday parties or large family gatherings.
- Use whole milk and heavy cream for a rich and creamy texture; you can substitute with plant-based alternatives for a dairy-free option but the outcome will differ.
- For a darker chocolate flavor, substitute milk chocolate chips with semisweet or dark chocolate chips.
- Adjust sugar to taste if you prefer a less sweet hot chocolate.
- Keep the slow cooker on warm setting after cooking to prevent scorching and maintain temperature.
