Crockpot Hot Chocolate
Rich, velvety Crockpot hot chocolate is the easiest way to make a big batch of warm, creamy cocoa for parties, holidays, or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pour the milk, heavy cream, and sweetened condensed milk into the crockpot.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder, then add the chopped semi-sweet chocolate on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to help the chocolate melt evenly.
- Once the mixture is fully melted and smooth, stir in the vanilla extract.
- If the hot chocolate is too thick, whisk in an extra splash of milk until it reaches your preferred texture.
- Switch the crockpot to warm and ladle into mugs. Add marshmallows, whipped cream, or your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
Notes
- Stir regularly: Slow cookers heat unevenly, so stirring every 30 minutes helps the chocolate melt smoothly and prevents scorching.
- Use quality chocolate: Real chocolate (bars or high-quality chips) melts better and gives the hot chocolate a deeper, richer flavor.
- Adjust thickness: Add extra milk to thin it out or a little more chopped chocolate to make it thicker and richer.
- Sweetness level: Sweetened condensed milk adds plenty of sweetness, so taste before adding additional sugar.
- Keep warm for serving: After cooking, switch the crockpot to warm so guests can serve themselves without the chocolate separating.
- Topping ideas: Try marshmallows, whipped cream, crushed peppermint, chocolate shavings, or caramel drizzle for a fun hot cocoa bar.
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