Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate {BEST Ever Recipe!}
Whether you’re entertaining guests or just want to treat the kids, this indulgently creamy and deliciously rich Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate is a big treat for everyone.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 30 g Cocoa powder
- 1 ltr Whole milk
- 300 ml Single cream
- 200 g Milk chocolate Broken into small pieces
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix the cocoa powder in a small bowl or mug with enough of the milk to make a smooth paste.
- Add this paste along with all of the other ingredients in the slow cooker and mix until there's no cocoa paste lumps left.
- Put the lid on, and cook on HIGH for 1-2 hours stirring occasionally or until the hot chocolate is thick and smooth.
Notes
Make the paste:
Try not to skip this part as it’s what stops the liquid becoming lumpy and it is tricky to get rid of them once they’ve formed! Vanilla:
Be sure to use vanilla EXTRACT not ESSENCE. Extract is the natural, purer, stronger flavour. Can I make this a boozy hot chocolate? Add this to the hot chocolate at the end of the slow cooking time, just before you serve. Stirring:
Stir occasionally to stop the chocolate from sticking to the bottom of the slow cooker. Serve with:
My suggestions include whipped cream, marshmallows, sprinkles and gingerbread men on the side (oh, perhaps brandly or Baileys too!) Can I make this if I don't have a slow cooker? Yes follow up to step 3 above; add everything to a large saucepan and cook over a low heat stirring occasionally for 15-20 minutes
Try not to skip this part as it’s what stops the liquid becoming lumpy and it is tricky to get rid of them once they’ve formed! Vanilla:
Be sure to use vanilla EXTRACT not ESSENCE. Extract is the natural, purer, stronger flavour. Can I make this a boozy hot chocolate? Add this to the hot chocolate at the end of the slow cooking time, just before you serve. Stirring:
Stir occasionally to stop the chocolate from sticking to the bottom of the slow cooker. Serve with:
My suggestions include whipped cream, marshmallows, sprinkles and gingerbread men on the side (oh, perhaps brandly or Baileys too!) Can I make this if I don't have a slow cooker? Yes follow up to step 3 above; add everything to a large saucepan and cook over a low heat stirring occasionally for 15-20 minutes
Nutrition
Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg