Crockpot Hot Chocolate

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When you are craving the ultimate chocolate experience, Crockpot Hot Chocolate will be sure to satisfy your craving. 

How to Make Crockpot Hot Chocolate

This creamy chocolate treat is super easy to make. It cooks for two hours, but worth the wait. It is the perfect recipe to feed a crowd or for a gathering or Christmas party hot chocolate bar. But, of course, everyone will want seconds, so you may want to double the recipe.  This post contains affiliate links. Therefore when you purchase from one of these links, I will make a small commission.  If you enjoy a mug of hot chocolate, you might enjoy my homemade hot chocolate mix and hot chocolate bombs.

Ingredients 

• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips 
• Vanilla extract
• Heavy whipping cream
• Whole milk
• Sweetened condensed milk

Supplies

• Measuring cups and teaspoons
• Crockpot 6 quart
• Whisk
• Ladle 
• Mugs (I like these Santa mugs) or paper cups

Instructions

This recipe is my favorite hot chocolate recipe. It is super easy, and it makes rich, velvety gourmet hot chocolate. First, heat milk in the microwave or a saucepan on the stove until warm, then add it to my Crockpot. You can omit this step; however, you need to cook it longer in the Crockpot.  Secondly, place the chocolate chips, cocoa powder, heavy whipping, and vanilla in the Crockpot.   Next, place the lid on the Crockpot and cook on low for two hours, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately or transfer hot chocolate to the insulated server.  Note: You can switch your Crockpot to the warm setting and serve from the Crockpot.  Serve with marshmallows or whipped cream. Enjoy!

 

Can You Reheat Crockpot Hot Chocolate 

Since Crockpot hot chocolate takes two hours to make, I like to make it a day ahead and refrigerate it. Then to reheat, I place the hot chocolate in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. I stir it with a whisk until it is heated.  I like to serve it from an insulated carafe instead of spooning directly from the Crockpot. We take a carafe of Crockpot Hot Chocolate in the car for a treat while singing Christmas Carols. 

Substitution Options

Can I substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips for dark chocolate or milk chocolate chips?  You may substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips for other flavors of chocolate chips or chopped or grated chocolate bars.  However, I do not recommend using white chocolate chips if you want an authentic chocolate flavor. Can I use low-fat or fat-free milk? The high-fat content of the whole milk gives this decadently chocolate beverage its smooth, creamy hot chocolate richness. Therefore, I would not use fat-free, but you substitute use low-fat milk if necessary.  

Crockpot Hot Chocolate Serving Ideas

Everyone enjoys toppings on their homemade Crockpot hot chocolate. While the hot chocolate is cooking you can prepare the toppings.  The best way to serve hot chocolate for the holiday is in Santa mugs. 

Toppings

These are my favorite toppings:

• Mini marshmallows
• Caramel sauce 
• Whipped cream
• Chocolate curls
• Candy canes (crushed)

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