Description
Creamy slow cooker hot chocolate brings winter’s warmth straight to your mug, blending rich cocoa, silky milk, and sweet chocolate chips. Comforting sips promise delightful moments of indulgence for chocolate enthusiasts seeking pure, soul-warming pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Ingredients:
- 2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
Dairy Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 6 cups whole milk
- 1 (14 ounces/397 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
Flavor and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Mini marshmallows
- Chocolate shavings
- Crushed candy canes
- Caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the liquid base by gently pouring milk, heavy cream, and sweetened condensed milk into the slow cooker, creating a rich and velvety foundation for the hot chocolate.
- Introduce chocolate chips gradually into the liquid mixture, ensuring they will melt smoothly without clumping or burning during the cooking process.
- Sprinkle a delicate pinch of salt to enhance the chocolate’s depth and balance the overall sweetness of the beverage.
- Infuse the mixture with pure vanilla extract, which will elevate the aromatic profile and add a subtle, sophisticated undertone.
- Set the slow cooker to low temperature, allowing the ingredients to meld together slowly and create a luxurious, homogeneous texture.
- Periodically whisk the mixture every 45 minutes to promote even melting and prevent any chocolate from settling at the bottom of the cooker.
- Monitor the hot chocolate’s consistency, ensuring it remains smooth and silky throughout the cooking process, which should take approximately 2-3 hours.
- Once the chocolate is completely dissolved and the mixture reaches a uniform, creamy consistency, prepare to serve.
- Ladle the hot chocolate into warm mugs, creating an inviting presentation that promises comfort and indulgence.
- Embellish each serving with optional garnishes such as marshmallows, whipped cream, or a sprinkle of cocoa powder to add visual appeal and extra flavor.
- Keep the remaining hot chocolate warm in the slow cooker, stirring occasionally to maintain its perfect texture and temperature for subsequent servings.
Notes
- Prevent chocolate from burning by stirring frequently and using low, steady heat during the long cooking process.
- Customize the richness by adjusting milk types – whole milk creates a creamier texture, while low-fat options make a lighter version.
- Elevate dietary needs by substituting dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for lactose-free or vegan alternatives.
- Enhance flavor complexity by experimenting with different chocolate chip varieties like dark, milk, or semi-sweet chocolate for unique taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg