Description
Warm winter nights welcome creamy Hot Chocolate crockpot style, blending rich chocolate with silky milk and sweet marshmallows. Comfort flows effortlessly through each mug, inviting hearty sips of pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 (14 ounces / 397 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Mini marshmallows
- Chocolate syrup or caramel drizzle
- Crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare your crockpot by lightly greasing the interior to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Pour the whole milk, heavy cream, and sweetened condensed milk into the crockpot, creating a rich, creamy base for the hot chocolate.
- Add chocolate chips to the liquid mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the pot for consistent melting.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the chocolate’s depth and balance the sweetness of the mixture.
- Whisk the ingredients together gently, making sure all components are well integrated and no dry spots remain.
- Cover the crockpot and set to low temperature, allowing the ingredients to slowly melt and combine over approximately two hours.
- Periodically stir the mixture every 30 minutes to promote even melting and prevent any chocolate from settling at the bottom.
- Check the consistency and smoothness of the hot chocolate, ensuring the chocolate chips have completely dissolved into a silky texture.
- Once the mixture is fully blended and heated through, give a final thorough stir to create a uniform temperature and flavor.
- Carefully ladle the hot chocolate into mugs, being mindful of the temperature.
- Customize each serving with optional toppings like marshmallows, whipped cream, or a sprinkle of cocoa powder.
- If serving over an extended period, switch the crockpot to warm setting and stir occasionally to maintain temperature and prevent skin formation.
Notes
- Chocolate selection matters tremendously, so choose high-quality chocolate chips or chunks for richer, more intense flavor that elevates the entire hot chocolate experience.
- Customize dairy options by substituting whole milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for lactose-free or vegan-friendly versions without compromising creamy texture.
- Prevent chocolate from burning by stirring every 30 minutes and maintaining low, steady heat, which ensures smooth, silky consistency throughout cooking process.
- Enhance flavor profiles by experimenting with additional spices like cinnamon, cayenne, or peppermint extract, transforming basic hot chocolate into a gourmet winter beverage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg