Chocolate chips, vanilla, cocoa powder, and heavy cream combine to make the rich, creamy, and comforting drink known as Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate. Ideal for feeding a large group!
Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
Rich and creamy, Crockpot Hot Chocolate is enhanced with genuine chocolate, milk, heavy cream for thickness, and a dash of vanilla. It will quickly become your go-to hot chocolate recipe as it makes the ideal foundation for your preferred hot chocolate toppings.
Serve this Crockpot Hot Chocolate as the ideal beverage during your holiday get-togethers. Making a hot chocolate bar is an entertaining method to accomplish this. To maintain the perfect temperature for the velvety Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate, you may set the crockpot to warm. Then, arrange your preferred toppings and mix-ins next to the crockpot.
Now is a perfect time to use your imagination and come up with as many tasty garnishes and flavor combinations as you can. In addition to adults being unable to resist the aroma of wonderful hot chocolate, kids will appreciate being able to construct their own tasty delight!
How To Make Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
- Chocolate mixture: Fill a 6-quart crock pot with 6 cups milk, 1 cup heavy cream, and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder. Whisk in cocoa until smooth. Add ⅛ teaspoon of salt and 2 cups of chocolate chips, and whisk once more.
- simmer: For one to two hours, simmer the Creamy Crock Pot Hot Chocolate on low in the slow cooker. Stir the Hot Cocoa mixture when it has finished simmering to include the melted chocolate chunks.
- Serve: Transfer the chocolate into cups to serve warm, whisking in the two teaspoons of vanilla essence. Cover and keep warm in the slow cooker if you’re serving it at a gathering. Every time you serve the mixture, give it a stir.
Variations On Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
- Kind of milk: Almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk are some substitute milks that you can use in the Hot Chocolate recipe. Use a dairy-free substitute for the heavy cream and semi-sweet chocolate chips if you must make the recipe completely dairy-free.
- Chocolate Chips: Milk or dark chocolate chips can be used in place of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Compared to milk chocolate, dark chocolate will produce somewhat less sweet chocolate. If you really wanted to alter the flavor of the creamy Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa, you could even add white chocolate.
- Caramel Hot Chocolate: You may experiment with a lot of different taste combinations with this hot chocolate, including caramel hot chocolate. Add a cup of caramel sauce to fine sea salt to make Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate. Just before serving, you may also sprinkle more sea salt flakes on top for a little extra taste and a dazzling appearance.
- Peppermint Hot Chocolate: In place of the teaspoon of vanilla extract, you can use a teaspoon of pure peppermint extract. Finally, add crushed candy canes or peppermint marshmallows to the top.
- Mexican Hot Chocolate: This recipe benefits from a hint of smokey flavor. Add a sprinkle of chile pepper powder, ½ tablespoon Mexican vanilla, 1 teaspoon powdered nutmeg, and 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon. You may use chipotle chili pepper or cayenne pepper for the chili pepper powder. It’s a tasty, spicy twist on traditional hot chocolate.
- Cinnamon Hot Chocolate: After the mixture has heated, add a few cinnamon sticks for a basic cinnamon taste. Additionally, you may add cinnamon sticks as a decoration to each individual mug.
- Boozy Version: Combine your preferred flavored liqueurs with chocolate for an adult beverage. Chocolate liqueur, Bailey’s Irish Cream, hazelnut liqueur, and ½ cup schnapps would all be delicious.
How To Store Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
- Serve: Don’t keep leftover hot chocolate unrefrigerated for longer than two hours in the crockpot.
- Store: Creamy Crock Pot Hot Chocolate keeps well in the refrigerator for four days when covered. Simply reheat it in the microwave, on the stove, or in a crockpot.
- Freeze: Crock Pot Hot Chocolate may be kept frozen for up to three months. Reheating it will cause some taste to fade, so add more chocolate to prevent that.
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Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 6 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pour the heavy cream, milk, and cocoa powder into the slow cooker and stir until smooth.
- Stir in the salt and chocolate chips after adding them.
- Simmer for one to two hours on low.
- Mix well until all of the chocolate chunks have melted.
- Mix in the vanilla essence, stir thoroughly, and serve right away.
- If serving throughout the party, keep warm and covered; mix before serving each time.
Chocolate chips, vanilla, cocoa powder, and heavy cream combine to make the rich, creamy, and comforting drink known as Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate.