Description
A rich and creamy slow cooker hot chocolate made with real chocolate, milk, and cream. This cozy drink is smooth, indulgent, and perfect for gatherings, holidays, or chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Set the slow cooker to low heat.
- Pour the whole milk and heavy cream into the slow cooker.
- Add chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and sugar.
- Whisk gently until the ingredients begin to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for about 2 hours.
- Stir occasionally to help the chocolate melt smoothly.
- Once fully melted and smooth, stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs.
- Top with mini marshmallows.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Use good quality chocolate for the richest flavor.
- Stir occasionally so the chocolate melts evenly.
- Keep the slow cooker on the warm setting for serving guests.
- Whipped cream or chocolate shavings make great toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: slow cooker hot chocolate, crockpot hot chocolate, creamy hot chocolate recipe, rich hot chocolate drink