Description
Rich, creamy slow cooker hot chocolate delivers pure comfort in every sip. Chocolate lovers will discover a luxurious winter beverage perfect for warming cold nights and creating memorable moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Chocolate Ingredients:
- 2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 (14 ounces / 396 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
Milk and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 6 cups whole milk (or your preferred milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Mini marshmallows
- Chocolate shavings
- Crushed candy canes
- Caramel sauce
Instructions
- Pour all liquid ingredients into the slow cooker, creating a rich base for the hot chocolate by gently whisking heavy cream, milk, and sweetened condensed milk until thoroughly blended.
- Add chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the liquid mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout the slow cooker.
- Set the slow cooker to low temperature and cover, allowing the ingredients to meld and transform into a velvety smooth beverage over approximately 2 hours.
- Stir the mixture every 45 minutes, scraping the sides and bottom to prevent chocolate from scorching and promoting uniform melting.
- Check the consistency and taste, adjusting sweetness or chocolate intensity by stirring in additional chocolate chips if desired.
- Once the chocolate has completely dissolved and the liquid reaches a silky, uniform texture, prepare to serve the hot beverage.
- Ladle the steaming hot chocolate into ceramic mugs, creating an inviting presentation.
- Enhance the drink with optional toppings like marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- If serving over an extended period, switch the slow cooker to the warm setting and stir occasionally to maintain optimal temperature and prevent separation.
Notes
- Prevent chocolate from burning by stirring frequently during the long cooking process.
- Use a mix of dark and milk chocolate chips for a more complex, rich flavor profile.
- Dairy-free alternative works perfectly by substituting coconut milk and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Customize toppings like marshmallows, whipped cream, or crushed peppermint to match seasonal celebrations.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 hours
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg