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    The Best Crockpot Hot Chocolate Recipe

    Published: Dec 16, 2024, by TheAirFryingDiva, This post may contain affiliate or amazon links.
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    The Best Crockpot Hot Chocolate Recipe, a rich and delicious warm beverage made with Milk Chocolate Chips and slow cooked to perfection.
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    We call this The Best Crockpot Hot Chocolate Recipe because it is so mouthwatering good!

    Made with milk chocolate chips and unsweetened cocoa, this delicious warm and chocolaty beverage is slow cooked to rich and creamy perfection!

    The Best Crockpot Hot Chocolate Recipe, a rich and delicious warm beverage  made with Milk Chocolate Chips and slow cooked to perfection.

    What you will read about in this recipe.

    • What is Crockpot Hot Chocolate?
    • Why we love slow cooker hot chocolate.
    • Ingredients needed to make hot chocolate in a crockpot.
    • Tips for making the best slow cooker hot chocolate.
    • How to make The Best Crockpot Hot Chocolate Recipe
    • How to store leftover hot chocolate.
    • Print the recipe for Crockpot Hot Chocolate.

    What is Crockpot Hot Chocolate?

    Crockpot Hot Chocolate is homemade hot chocolate that is made from scratch using a slow cooker.

    I like how easy it is to share this hot chocolate with others when you use a slow cooker to make it.

    Have you seen my recipe for How to Make Hot Cocoa Mix

    Made with unsweetened cocoa powder and powdered sugar, that cocoa mix can make a warm, rich, chocolatey, and slightly sweet comforting beverage. Both this hot chocolate and that hot cocoa recipes are warm chocolatey drinks that are especially nice on a cold day!

    The secret to making a great tasting hot chocolate is to use a good quality unsweetened cocoa powder. You can find a selection of unsweetened cocoa powders here.

    The Best Crockpot Hot Chocolate Recipe, a rich and delicious warm beverage  made with Milk Chocolate Chips and slow cooked to perfection.

    Why we love slow cooker hot chocolate.

    We love that this crockpot hot chocolate is thick and creamy. We also like how easy it is to make this recipe.

    Here is what else we like about this recipe.

    • The ingredients used to make this recipe are basic ingredients that you may already have on hand.
    • It takes just about five minutes to prep this recipe. You basically dump the ingredients into your slow cooker and it does the rest of the work for you.
    • This homemade hot chocolate is smoother and creamier than powdered mixes.
    • Personalizing this recipe is as easy adding cinnamon, nutmeg, or peppermint extract for additional flavor.
    • You can cook this hot chocolate and serve it in the slow cooker, making it perfect for parties or gatherings.
    • Hot chocolate is a nostalgic warm beverage that about everyone can agree on.
    The Best Crockpot Hot Chocolate Recipe, a rich and delicious warm beverage  made with Milk Chocolate Chips and slow cooked to perfection.

    Ingredients needed to make hot chocolate in a crockpot.

    • Milk. Whole milk gives this hot chocolate a creamy texture.
    • Heavy Cream. Adds to the thick and creamy texture.
    • Sugar. Granulated sugar.
    • Milk Chocolate Chips. Use a good quality chocolate chip so that it will incorporate into the other ingredients smoothly and with a great flavor.
    • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder. Using a good quality unsweetened cocoa can add to a better tasting hot chocolate.
    • Vanilla. A small amount it added for a flavor balance.

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    Tips for making the best slow cooker hot chocolate.

    Regular unsweetened cocoa powder was used to help give this hot chocolate it's chocolate flavor. Using a dutch chocolate can give this hot chocolate a smoother and more sophisticated flavor.

    More helpful tips for you.

    1. Milk chocolate chips are used in this recipe to give the hot chocolate a smoother and more creamy texture. You can try using semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips with or instead of the milk chocolate for a richer in chocolate flavor.
    2. Chocolate chips are used because they can melt uniformly than other kinds of chocolate due to their size. Chocolate melts could also work in this recipe.
    3. Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar used in this recipe as some folks like hot chocolate sweeter than others. You can also use a granular sugar alternative that measures like sugar and that can be cooked with.
    4. While your hot chocolate is slow cooking, it is a good idea to whisk or stir it occasionally during the slow cooking process to keep is smooth.
    5. Make this into and adult beverage by stirring in some adult 'goodness' .
    6. Your hot chocolate is ready to serve what it is smooth and creamy and there are no chunks of chocolate remaining, especially on the bottom of the slow cooker.
    The Best Crockpot Hot Chocolate Recipe, a rich and delicious warm beverage  made with Milk Chocolate Chips and slow cooked to perfection.

    How to make The Best Crockpot Hot Chocolate Recipe

    Prep Time: 5 minutes .
    Slow Cook Time: 2 hours .
    Servings : 12 depending on how it is served. .

    1. Combine. In your slow cooker, use a whisk to combine together your ingredients.
    2. Slow Cook. Cover your slow cooker and cook on low for two hours, whisking about every 20-30 minutes.
    3. Warm. Once all of the chocolate has melted, switch your slow cooker setting to warm .
    4. Serve. Use a ladle or similar item to carefully serve your hot chocolate. It is a good idea to continue to whisk or stir your hot chocolate occasionally while your slow cooker is on the warm setting.

    Expert Tip👉 My hot chocolate was made in a large crockpot. You can make adjustments as needed depending on the size of your slow cooker. Also, please resist making this recipe on high heat as doing so can result in the chocolate burning to the bottom of your slow cooker.

    The Best Crockpot Hot Chocolate Recipe, a rich and delicious warm beverage  made with Milk Chocolate Chips and slow cooked to perfection.

    How to store leftover hot chocolate.

    Once your hot chocolate has fully cooled, it should be stored in an airtight container such as a mason jar. When properly stored and rerigerated, hot chocolate should keep for up to three days. Reheat your hot chocolate slowly over low heat. Freezing your homemade hot chocolate is not recommended as the dairy products can separate and curdle upon thawing.

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    • Slow Cooker Smoked Beef Brisket
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    The Best Crockpot Hot Chocolate Recipe, a rich and delicious warm beverage made with Milk Chocolate Chips and slow cooked to perfection.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time2 hours hrs
    Total Time2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: crock pot, crockpot, Holidays, slow cooker
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    Servings: 12

    Equipment

    • Slow Cooker
    • Crock Pot
    • Whisk

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups Milk.
    • 2 cups Heavy Cream.
    • 1 cup Sugar
    • 1½ cups Milk Chocolate Chips.
    • ¼ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder.
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla.

    Instructions

    • Combine. In your slow cooker, use a whisk to combine together your ingredients.
    • Slow Cook. Cover your slow cooker and cook on low for two hours, whisking about every 20-30 minutes.
    • Warm. Once all of the chocolate has melted, switch your slow cooker setting to warm .
    • Serve. Use a ladle or similar item to carefully serve your hot chocolate. It is a good idea to continue to whisk or stir your hot chocolate occasionally while your slow cooker is on the warm setting.

    Recipe Notes

    *Please check the nutritional labels to assure that you are sticking to your diet restrictions for any substitutions used.
    Also, please see the actual recipe post for further details on this recipe.
    Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 715IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 0.3mg
    Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!

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