Description
Indulge in the creamiest, most decadent hot chocolate with this easy slow cooker recipe. Perfect for cozy evenings, holiday gatherings, or simply treating yourself, this hands-off method creates a rich and velvety drink that’s customizable and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
- Milk: 6 cups
- Semisweet Chocolate Chips: 2 cups
- Heavy Whipping Cream: 1 ½ cups
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: 1 (14-ounce) can
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
Step 1: Combine the Ingredients
- Add the milk, chocolate chips, heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract to your slow cooker.
Step 2: Set the Slow Cooker
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to Low.
Step 3: Stir Occasionally
- Stir the mixture every 30 minutes to help the chocolate melt evenly and prevent sticking.
Step 4: Cook Until Smooth
- Let the hot chocolate cook for about 2 hours, or until the chocolate chips are fully melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
- Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs.
- Add your favorite toppings such as whipped cream, marshmallows, or chocolate shavings.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust Sweetness: For a less sweet version, reduce the amount of sweetened condensed milk or use dark chocolate chips.
- Stirring: Stir every 30 minutes to ensure the chocolate melts evenly and doesn’t burn.
- Keep Warm: After cooking, leave the slow cooker on the Warm setting for easy serving throughout the day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American