Description
A rich and indulgent hot chocolate made in a crockpot, perfect for chilly winter evenings, offering a silky and customizable treat for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups whole milk (or almond/coconut milk)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Marshmallows (for topping)
Instructions
- Combine the cocoa powder and sugar in your crockpot, whisking them together to ensure even distribution.
- Pour in the milk, followed by the heavy cream.
- Add the vanilla extract and any additional flavorings like a pinch of sea salt or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Turn your crockpot on low and let it warm gently for about 120-180 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the hot chocolate is fully warmed, serve it in mugs topped with marshmallows and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
- Set your crockpot on the warm setting to keep the hot chocolate at the perfect temperature for serving.
Notes
Stir occasionally to prevent scorching. For a thicker hot chocolate, consider adding a cornstarch slurry towards the end of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 100g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, crockpot recipe, winter beverage, cozy drinks, family favorite