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