Description
A velvety, comforting hot chocolate made in the slow cooker, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups whole milk (or 2% or non-dairy alternative)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 cups semi-sweet and dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the milk and cream in the slow cooker and whisk until well combined.
- Add the chocolate chips and cocoa powder, stirring to incorporate.
- Stir in the sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, whisking occasionally.
- Serve hot, ladling into mugs and adding desired toppings like whipped cream or marshmallows.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of butter before serving. Keep the hot chocolate warm in the slow cooker for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, crockpot, cozy drink, winter beverage, chocolate