Crock Pot Hot Chocolate Recipe
This Crock Pot Hot Chocolate recipe delivers a rich, creamy, and indulgent warm drink perfect for cozy gatherings or chilly evenings. Made with whole milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and melted chocolate chips, this hot chocolate is slow-cooked to perfection, ensuring a deeply chocolatey and smooth consistency without constant stirring.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Milk & Cream
- 7 cups whole milk, divided
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
Chocolate & Flavorings
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate chips for a sweeter version)
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt (optional, enhances the chocolate flavor)
Instructions
- Warm the Milk and Dissolve Cocoa Powder: Heat 1 cup of whole milk in a saucepan or microwave until warm but not boiling. Stir in the unsweetened cocoa powder thoroughly until it dissolves, creating a smooth chocolate milk base.
- Combine Ingredients in Crock Pot: Pour the cocoa-infused milk into the Crock Pot along with the remaining 6 cups of whole milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt if using.
- Slow Cook the Mixture: Cover the Crock Pot and set it to low heat. Let the mixture cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure the chocolate chips melt evenly and the drink develops a rich, full chocolate flavor.
- Finish and Maintain Warmth: After 2 hours, whisk the hot chocolate thoroughly to combine all ingredients into a smooth and velvety consistency. Adjust the Crock Pot to ‘keep warm’ mode if serving over an extended period to maintain the perfect drinking temperature without burning.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs. Top as desired with whipped cream, marshmallows, or a sprinkle of cinnamon to elevate the drink and add a personal touch.
Notes
- Using milk chocolate chips will produce a sweeter and milder hot chocolate.
- Stirring occasionally during cooking helps prevent chocolate from sticking and burning on the sides.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute with plant-based milk and cream alternatives.
- The pinch of salt is optional but enhances the chocolate’s depth of flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored refrigerated and reheated gently on the stove or microwave.
Keywords: hot chocolate, crock pot, slow cooker, creamy hot chocolate, winter drink, chocolate beverage
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