Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Recipe
Warm up and embrace the winter season with a cup of decadent hot chocolate! This incredibly rich hot chocolate recipe is easy to make with the slow cooker doing most of the work for you.
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Equipment
- 1 Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder unsweetened
- 8 oz Dark Chocolate
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 6 cups 1% Milk
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Carefully pour mixture into slow cooker.
- Add the dark chocolate to slow cooker.
- Cook hot cocoa on low for 4 hours, stirring every hour to ensure chocolate melts evenly and does not stick to the bottom.
- Pour hot cocoa into cups and top with your favorite hot cocoa topping.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Use an appropriately sized slow cooker. If you're serving a large group, opt for a larger slow cooker to accommodate a big batch of hot chocolate without overflowing.
- Start with high quality chocolate or cocoa powder and use a combination of milk and heavy cream for a rich and creamy hot chocolate base.
- A splash of pure vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor of the hot chocolate.
- Whisk the hot chocolate mixture well, especially after adding cocoa powder or chocolate. This ensures a smooth and lump-free texture.
- While the slow cooker is great for heating, avoid boiling the hot chocolate. High heat can scorch the milk and change the texture. Keep the slow cooker on the low setting to gently heat the mixture.
- If your slow cooker has a tendency to develop a skin on top, stir the hot chocolate occasionally to keep it smooth.
- If your slow cooker has a "keep warm" setting, switch to this setting once the hot chocolate is ready. This will maintain the ideal serving temperature without overcooking the mixture.
- If you're using different types of milk (such as almond or soy milk) to accommodate dietary restrictions, make sure to label them clearly to avoid any allergic reactions.
- Feel free to experiment with flavors by adding spices like cinnamon or a shot of flavored syrup like peppermint or caramel for unique and delightful variations.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 484kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 127mgPotassium: 515mgFiber: 2gSugar: 47gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 317mgCalcium: 317mgIron: 1mg
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