CHRISTMAS EVE CROCKPOT HOT CHOCOLATE RECIPE
This rich and creamy Christmas Eve crockpot hot chocolate combines whole milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and melted chocolate for an easy holiday drink that's perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- 8 cups whole milk divided
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups mini marshmallows optional garnish
- 1 cup whipped cream optional garnish
- ¼ cup crushed peppermint candies optional garnish
- ¼ cup chocolate shavings optional garnish
Instructions
- Warm one cup of whole milk until hot but not boiling. Whisk in the cocoa powder until smooth.
- Pour the remaining seven cups of whole milk into a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add the heavy whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk. Whisk to combine.
- Stir in the cocoa mixture, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Cover and cook on LOW for approximately two hours, stirring every 20 to 30 minutes, until heated through and the chocolate is melted.
- Whisk thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
- Ladle into mugs and top with marshmallows, whipped cream, crushed peppermint candies, or chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Use semi-sweet chocolate chips to balance the sweetness of the condensed milk.
- Stir regularly to prevent chocolate from settling on the bottom.
- Add warm milk if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- Keep hot chocolate at 140°F or above when holding it for serving.
- Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and use within three days.
- Stir regularly to prevent chocolate from settling on the bottom.
- Add warm milk if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- Keep hot chocolate at 140°F or above when holding it for serving.
- Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and use within three days.