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Crockpot Hot Chocolate

Crockpot hot chocolate is excellent for serving a crowd, but it's also the best hot chocolate you'll ever taste. Rich, creamy, and so decadent!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Course: Beverages, Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • 6 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar, about 6 oz. (see note)
  • Whipped cream, chocolate syrup, marshmallows, and chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • In a 6 quart crockpot, whisk together milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well-combined. This will take a minute or two of whisking. Stir in chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar..
    6 cups whole milk, 2 cups heavy cream, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1 pinch salt, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar, about 6 oz.
  • Cover the crockpot and cook on the low setting for 2 hours, whisking every 30 minutes to ensure the chocolate melts evenly and doesn’t burn.
  • Taste and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if needed. Stir until the added sugar is fully dissolved.
  • After two hours, switch the crockpot to the "keep warm" setting to maintain a warm temperature.
  • Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs or cups. Add optional toppings, if desired (whipped cream, chocolate syrup, marshmallows, and/or chocolate shavings). Serve immediately.
    Whipped cream, chocolate syrup, marshmallows, and chocolate shavings for garnish

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Notes

  • Chocolate note: Use a 6 oz. bar of dark chocolate, roughly chopped, instead of chocolate chips for the the smoothest hot chocolate. Chocolate chips contain an additive (soy lecithin) which helps them keep their shape.
  • Milk choices: You may use different combinations of milk (low-fat milk or half and half instead of heavy cream or a non-dairy alternative). The result will be less decadent but still delicious. Keep in mind that milks that have a lower fat content have a higher tendency to curdle when heated to a high heat, so make sure to not overheat the hot chocolate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 1171IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 284mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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