Description
This Christmas Eve Creamy Crockpot Hot Chocolate is the ultimate cozy holiday drink, made effortlessly in a slow cooker. Rich and velvety, it combines whole milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and semi-sweet chocolate chips, infused with vanilla and a hint of salt for balance. Perfect for serving a crowd, it stays warm and ready all evening, topped with whipped cream and mini marshmallows for that festive touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 cups whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Serving
- Whipped cream
- Mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large slow cooker, pour in the whole milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, semi-sweet chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Cook the Mixture: Cover the slow cooker and cook on the low setting for 2 hours. Every 30 minutes, stir the mixture to ensure the chocolate melts smoothly and integrates fully with the dairy, creating a creamy texture.
- Keep Warm and Serve: When the chocolate has completely melted and the hot chocolate is smooth and creamy, switch the slow cooker to the warm setting to keep it at the perfect serving temperature. Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs and garnish generously with whipped cream and mini marshmallows.
Notes
- For a peppermint twist, add 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract or garnish with crushed candy canes.
- Substitute dark chocolate chips for a richer, more intense chocolate flavor, or milk chocolate chips for a sweeter taste.
- Keep the hot chocolate on the warm setting during gatherings to serve it hot throughout the evening.
