Description
This Crockpot Hot Chocolate is the ultimate cozy drink for winter nights. Rich, creamy, and deeply chocolatey, it’s perfect for holiday gatherings, movie nights, or anytime you want to warm up with something sweet. Made with real melted chocolate, heavy cream, and sweetened condensed milk, it delivers a silky smooth texture that store-bought mixes just can’t match. Whether you’re looking for an easy recipe, breakfast ideas for cold mornings, or indulgent food ideas for entertaining guests, this slow cooker hot chocolate is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
6 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped dark chocolate
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 cup mini marshmallows (optional, for topping)
Instructions
1. Add whole milk, heavy cream, and sweetened condensed milk to the crockpot and whisk until well combined.
2. Stir in semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped dark chocolate until submerged.
3. Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
4. Set crockpot to LOW and cook for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
5. Once the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth, switch the crockpot to the WARM setting.
6. Stir well before serving to ensure an even texture.
7. Ladle into mugs and top with mini marshmallows or your favorite toppings.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor and texture.
Stir regularly while cooking to prevent chocolate from settling or burning.
This recipe can be easily doubled for larger crowds — just make sure your crockpot can handle it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, crockpot recipe, holiday drinks, winter beverages, easy recipe, breakfast ideas, cozy drinks, kid-friendly