Description
Indulge in a rich and creamy Crock Pot Hot Chocolate that’s perfect for cozy evenings. This slow-cooked hot chocolate combines heavy cream, whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips, resulting in a velvety smooth drink that warms you from the inside out. Simple to prepare and slow-cooked for the perfect blend, it’s a delicious treat for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids and Dairy
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate and Cocoa
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium slow cooker, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. The cocoa powder may not dissolve immediately but will fully incorporate during the cooking process.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in the chocolate chips to ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Cook Slowly: Set the slow cooker to low heat and cover it. Let the mixture heat for two hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to help the chocolate melt evenly.
- Serve: Once heated through and smooth, serve the hot chocolate in mugs with your favorite toppings such as whipped cream, marshmallows, or a sprinkle of cocoa powder.
Notes
- Stir occasionally during cooking to prevent the chocolate from settling at the bottom and burning.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream and milk with coconut milk and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sweetened condensed milk to taste.
- Keep leftover hot chocolate refrigerated and reheat gently to avoid scorching.
- Optional toppings include whipped cream, marshmallows, peppermint sticks, or a dash of cinnamon.
