Description
Indulge in a rich and creamy treat with this Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate recipe. Perfect for cozy gatherings or cold winter nights, this hot chocolate is easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Hot Chocolate:
- 6 cups (1440 ml) whole milk (skim, 1%, or 2% are OK)
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 8 ounces (226 g) semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup (21 g) unsweetened natural or Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
For Toppings:
- Marshmallows
- Whipped cream
- Candy canes
- Salted caramel
Instructions
- In the slow cooker, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, semi-sweet chocolate, and cocoa powder. Stir the mixture to combine, making sure the sugar and cocoa powder dissolve into the liquid.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent the chocolate from sticking to the sides.
- Once the hot chocolate is fully melted and smooth, stir in the vanilla extract.
- Serve the hot chocolate warm, and top with your choice of marshmallows, whipped cream, candy canes, or a drizzle of salted caramel.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate, Hot Chocolate Recipe, Slow Cooker Recipe, Hot Chocolate in Crockpot
