Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Recipe
Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Recipe made with whole milk, heavy cream, semi-sweet chocolate, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate sauce, and sprinkles.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
- 6 c whole milk
- 2 c heavy cream
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate roughly chopped
- 1/3 c granulated sugar
- 1/4 c unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Garnishes
- Whipped cream for garnish
- Chocolate sauce for garnish
- Large and mini marshmallows for garnish
- Chocolate sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
Combine the sugar and cocoa powder.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder until evenly combined.
Add the liquids to the slow cooker.
- Pour the whole milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract into the slow cooker.
Add the cocoa mixture.
- Add the sugar and cocoa powder mixture to the slow cooker.
Stir to combine.
- Stir until the cocoa mixture is evenly incorporated into the milk and cream.
Add the chocolate.
- Add the roughly chopped semi-sweet chocolate to the slow cooker.
Cover and cook.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours.
Stir periodically.
- Stir the hot chocolate every hour to help the chocolate melt evenly and prevent it from burning on the bottom.
Check for smoothness.
- Once the chocolate has fully melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy, remove the lid.
Add marshmallows, if desired.
- If preferred, stir marshmallows into the hot chocolate before serving.
Serve hot.
- Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs.
Garnish and finish.
- Garnish each mug with whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate sauce, and chocolate sprinkles.
Notes
To make this Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Recipe gluten free, verify that the semi-sweet chocolate, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, chocolate sauce, marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles, and all packaged ingredients are labeled gluten free or free from gluten-containing additives. Use clean measuring cups, spoons, bowls, and a clean slow cooker to prevent cross-contact with gluten-containing ingredients.