Description
Magical Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa brings winter comfort straight to your mug with rich chocolate and dreamy marshmallow swirls. Warm mugs of happiness invite cozy moments and sweet memories for everyone gathering around this delightful seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups milk
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
Dairy and Cream:
- 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
Flavor Enhancer:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare a spacious slow cooker that accommodates the entire liquid volume without risking overflow.
- Pour the milk, heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips directly into the slow cooker vessel, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Set the slow cooker to low temperature, allowing a gentle and consistent heating process that will gradually melt the chocolate chips without scorching.
- Whisk the mixture every 30 minutes to promote uniform chocolate integration and prevent potential ingredient separation or sticking at the bottom of the cooker.
- Monitor the chocolate’s melting progression, gently stirring to break down any unmelted chocolate chips and create a smooth, homogeneous liquid.
- If chocolate chips resist melting after an hour, incrementally increase the temperature to medium, continuing to stir carefully to maintain a consistent texture.
- Once the chocolate has completely dissolved and the mixture reaches a luxurious, steaming temperature, transition the slow cooker to its warm setting to maintain ideal serving consistency.
- Before serving, give the hot cocoa a final thorough whisking to ensure all ingredients are perfectly blended and no chocolate settles at the bottom.
- Ladle the creamy hot cocoa into festive mugs, crowning each serving with a generous dollop of whipped cream or a handful of fluffy marshmallows for an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality chocolate chips to enhance the rich, velvety flavor of this indulgent hot cocoa.
- Whisk the ingredients periodically to ensure smooth chocolate distribution and prevent scorching at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Choose between whole milk or a non-dairy alternative for customized creaminess and dietary preferences.
- Elevate the drink with optional festive toppings like crushed peppermint, cinnamon, or a sprinkle of cocoa powder.
- Keep the slow cooker on warm setting to maintain the perfect drinking temperature without overcooking the mixture.
- Prepare this hot cocoa ahead of time for holiday gatherings, as it can be kept warm for several hours and serves a crowd effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg