Make a large batch of rich, creamy hot chocolate using your slow cooker. This recipe keeps warm for hours, making it perfect for Christmas morning or any large winter party.
Author:amyrosewood
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:1 hr 30 min
Total Time:1 hr 40 min
Yield:10 servings 1x
Category:Dessert Drink
Method:Slow Cooking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup heavy cream
4 cups whole milk
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Combine the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, heavy cream, and whole milk in the basin of your slow cooker. Whisk until combined.
Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips to the liquid mixture.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 1 to 2 hours, stirring every 20 minutes, until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth. Do not let it boil.
Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Switch the slow cooker setting to the KEEP WARM setting. Serve directly from the crock pot.
Notes
For a festive topping, set out small bowls of mini marshmallows, whipped cream, and crushed candy canes for guests to customize their drinks.
If you need to make this dairy-free, substitute the milks with your favorite non-dairy alternatives and use high-quality dairy-free chocolate chips.
This recipe is excellent for keeping warm throughout a long party or gathering.