Imagine wrapping your hands around a mug of the most luxurious, rich hot chocolate that's been slowly simmering to perfection. This isn't just any ordinary hot chocolate – this is a creamy, dreamy, chocolate lover's ultimate comfort drink that will transform your cold days into moments of pure bliss. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, our Crock Pot Hot Chocolate is about to become your new winter obsession!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 2 hrs
Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients: 4 cups of milk, 1 cup of heavy cream, 1 cup of chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of cocoa powder, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and whipped cream for serving.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cocoa powder and sugar. Whisk them together until well blended to ensure there are no lumps.
- In the crock pot, pour in 4 cups of milk and 1 cup of heavy cream. Stir gently to combine the two liquids.
- Gradually add the cocoa powder and sugar mixture to the milk and cream in the crock pot. Stir continuously until the dry ingredients are fully dissolved and incorporated.
- Add 1 cup of chocolate chips to the mixture. Stir well to ensure that the chocolate chips are evenly distributed throughout the hot chocolate.
- Finally, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the crock pot. Stir again to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
- Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on low for 2 hours. Stir the mixture every 30 minutes to help the chocolate melt and prevent it from sticking to the sides.
- After 2 hours, check the consistency of the hot chocolate. If it's too thick, you can add a little more milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Once ready, ladle the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream for serving. Enjoy your delicious homemade crock pot hot chocolate!
Tips
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for the most luxurious flavor – dark, milk, or semi-sweet work wonderfully.
- Stir the mixture every 30 minutes to ensure smooth, even melting and prevent any chocolate from sticking to the pot.
- For extra richness, consider adding a pinch of salt or a splash of espresso to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Keep the crock pot on low heat to prevent scorching and maintain a smooth, creamy texture.
- Experiment with toppings like marshmallows, cinnamon, or peppermint for a personalized touch.
- If the hot chocolate becomes too thick, simply thin it out with a little warm milk.
- For a grown-up version, add a splash of Bailey's, Kahlúa, or your favorite liqueur.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 278kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
