Description
A cozy and rich hot chocolate made in a slow cooker, perfect for chilly days and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate shavings, crushed peppermint, caramel drizzle
Instructions
- Add the milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and salt to the crockpot.
- Stir everything together well so the cocoa powder starts dissolving and the chocolate chips are evenly distributed.
- Cover and cook on low for 120 to 180 minutes, stirring every 30 to 45 minutes.
- Once the chocolate is fully melted and the drink is steaming hot, taste and adjust as needed.
- Keep the crockpot on the warm setting for serving. Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use full-fat coconut milk and a dairy-free condensed milk substitute.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, crockpot, cozy drinks, holiday beverage, rich chocolate