Description
Decadent Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate is a rich and creamy delight that transforms simple ingredients into an indulgent treat. Perfect for chilly nights, this recipe combines velvety chocolate, milk, and cream to create a warm hug in a mug. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy evening at home, this luscious hot chocolate will take you back to childhood memories with every sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Set your slow cooker to low heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together whole milk and heavy cream until well combined.
- Slowly add bittersweet chocolate chips, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the slow cooker with the milk mixture. Stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low heat for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Once melted and aromatic, ladle the hot chocolate into mugs.
- Top with whipped cream or marshmallows before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg