Name: Crock Pot Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 cups whole milk; 16 oz heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened); 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch of kosher salt; 1 cup milk chocolate chips

Description

A thick, velvety hot chocolate made in a slow cooker, perfect for cozy gatherings or holiday parties.

Ingredients

5 cups whole milk
16 oz heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of kosher salt
1 cup milk chocolate chips

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Instructions

Measure and add the milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of kosher salt into the crock pot. Whisk until cocoa is dissolved.
Add the milk chocolate chips and stir to combine.
Set the slow cooker to LOW and cook for 1 hour.
After one hour, whisk thoroughly to ensure a silky texture.
Switch the crock pot to WARM to hold and serve as needed.

Notes

For a lighter version, replace 8–10 oz of cream with extra milk. For vegan options, use coconut milk and dairy-free chocolate chips.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Beverage
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American