This rich and creamy crock pot hot chocolate recipe is the perfect holiday drink with lots of whipped cream and chocolate shavings on top.
Servings : 4servings
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 3 hourshrs
Total Time 3 hourshrs10 minutesmins
Ingredients
3cups2% milk
1/2teaspoonpure vanilla extract
2tablespoonsgood quality cocoa powder
1cupchopped dark chocolateI used 71% cocoa
FOR THE CORNSTARCH SLURRY
3tablespoons2% milk
1 1/2tablespoonscornstarch
whipped creamfor serving (optional)
chocolate shavingsfor garnish (optional)
Instructions
Pour the milk and vanilla into the slow cooker; whisk in cocoa powder and cover.
Cook on HIGH for 2 hours.
Remove lid and stir in chopped chocolate; stir until melted.
Taste for sweetness and decide if you want to add some sugar to the mixture. If you decide to add sugar, whisk in a tablespoon of sugar at a time. Taste and adjust accordingly.
Prepare a cornstarch slurry by combining milk and cornstarch in a small mixing bowl; mix until smooth paste forms.
Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the hot chocolate mixture; whisk until well combined.
Cover with a lid and continue to cook for 1 more hour, or until thickened. I suggest to whisk occasionally so to prevent any lumps.
When ready, remove the lid and ladle the hot chocolate into mugs.
Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Drinks, Holiday
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crock pot hot chocolate, crock pot hot chocolate recipe, slow cooker hot chocolate