Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
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4.7
Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
Description
The Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate recipe combines cocoa powder with half the heavy cream, whisked together until smooth. Adding the rest of the heavy cream, whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, finely chopped baking chocolate, and vanilla creates a mixture that simmers slowly on low heat over 2-3 hours. Stirring every 20-30 minutes helps the chocolate fully melt and integrate, yielding a thick, creamy texture without overheating.
This method maintains a consistent low temperature to prevent separation or scorching, allowing the chocolate and cream to marry into a smooth, indulgent drink. The hot chocolate can be kept warm for hours on a warming setting, perfect for serving over time.
If the mixture becomes too thick during cooking, gradually adding milk can adjust the consistency to preference. Semi-sweet chocolate chips are a suitable substitute for baker's chocolate. Alternatively, the hot chocolate can be made on the stovetop by gently simmering the ingredients, stirring frequently.
Ingredients
- 4 cups heavy cream divided
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 4 cups milk whole milk or two percent is recommended
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 12 ounces baking chocolate finely chopped, or you can use semi-sweet chocolate chips, semi-sweet
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
Instructions
- Add half s of heavy cream and the unsweetened cocoa to the slow cooker. Using a whisk, mix for several minutes until the powder is fully combined.
- Add the second half of the heavy cream, milk, sweetened condensed milk, chopped chocolate, and vanilla. Stir until everything is mixed.
- Place the slow cooker on low for 2-3 hours. Stir every 20-30 minutes just until the chocolate is melted and fully combined.
- Keep on the warm setting for up to 3 hours for serving and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust thickness by stirring in 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk at a time if the hot chocolate becomes too thick during cooking.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips can replace baking chocolate for convenience; use semi-sweet for best results.
- Do not cook on high in the slow cooker to avoid cream separation; low heat is essential.
- The recipe can be prepared on the stove by simmering all ingredients on medium heat for 5-10 minutes with frequent stirring until smooth.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 580 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 580kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 31g | 155% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 563mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 1386IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 269mg | 27% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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