4.8 from 60 votes
European-Style Hot Chocolate
Thick, rich and decadent European-Style Hot Chocolate is the ultimate wintertime indulgence after a day spent on the slopes or out in the snow! This recipe can be made in the slow cooker or on the stove top and is sure to warm you from the inside out!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 442 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
European
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
- 6 cups whole milk, or 2% or 1% if you don't want it quite as rich
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Toppings: marshmallows, whipped cream, crushed candy canes, chocolate syrup, salted caramel, sprinkles, orange slices, cinnamon, etc.
Instructions
- Combine the water, cocoa powder, sugar and marshmallows in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until marshmallows are dissolved.
- In a slow cooker, combine the milk, cream, chopped semisweet chocolate and vanilla. Stir in the cocoa powder mixture. Heat on low for 4-6 hours, stirring well once an hour so that the chocolate that settles on the bottom does not burn.
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Notes
- If you don't have a slow cooker or want your hot chocolate to be ready faster, you can cook this in a large dutch oven or pot over medium-low heat, until the chocolate is melted, stirring occasionally to make sure the chocolate doesn't burn.
Nutrition Information
Calories
442kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
89mg
(4%)
Potassium
424mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
948IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
218mg
(22%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 442
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 442kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 89mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 424mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 948IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 218mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.