Thick and Creamy Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
You'll love this rich and creamy slow cooker hot chocolate recipe! This easy hot chocolate is perfect for Christmas parties or cold weather sipping.
Servings : 4 servings
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.
- You can also add in a shot of your favorite liquor.
- Serve.
Notes
CAN YOU USE WHITE CHOCOLATE IN HOT CHOCOLATE
- Yes you may, but white chocolate is sweeter than regular chocolate. For that reason, I would suggest adding more milk.
- Leftover hot chocolate can be refrigerated for up to 5 days and reheated in the microwave, or on the stovetop, right before serving.
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 | Net Carbs: 26 g
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.