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Crock pot hot chocolate in a mug with whipped cream.

Crock Pot Hot Chocolate

Katerina | Diethood
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 : 4 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups 2% milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons good quality cocoa powder
  • 1 cup chopped dark chocolate I used 71% cocoa
FOR THE CORNSTARCH SLURRY
  • 3 tablespoons 2% milk
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • whipped cream for serving (optional)
  • chocolate shavings for 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.
  • Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cup | Calories: 338 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 9 g | Fat: 20 g | Saturated Fat: 11 g | Cholesterol: 16 mg | Sodium: 96 mg | Potassium: 568 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 18 g | Vitamin A: 215 IU | Vitamin C: 0.3 mg | Calcium: 256 mg | Iron: 4.8 mg

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