Description
Homemade Christmas eve creamy crockpot hot chocolate delivers rich, indulgent comfort perfect for winter celebrations. Warm chocolate goodness mingles with marshmallows and holiday cheer, inviting festive spirits to savor each delightful sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips (or semi-sweet chocolate chips)
- 1 (14 oz/397 g) can sweetened condensed milk
- 6 cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
- whipped cream
- mini marshmallows
- candy canes
- shaved chocolate
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine whole milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and salt in a spacious crockpot, ensuring thorough initial mixing.
- Slow Infusion: Cover crockpot and set to low temperature, allowing ingredients to meld gently and create a luxurious chocolate base while stirring occasionally to prevent chocolate from settling.
- Temperature Management: After 2-3 hours, verify complete chocolate dissolution and smooth consistency, then transition crockpot to warm setting to maintain perfect drinking temperature.
- Festive Finishing: Adorn each serving with optional garnishes like whipped cream, marshmallows, crushed candy canes, or chocolate shavings to elevate the holiday beverage experience.
- Serving: Carefully ladle the creamy, rich hot chocolate into inviting mugs, presenting a comforting and indulgent drink that captures the essence of Christmas Eve celebrations.
Notes
- Choose High-Quality Chocolate: Select premium chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bars for richer, more complex flavor profiles that elevate the entire drink’s taste experience.
- Prevent Scorching Technique: Stir mixture occasionally to distribute heat evenly and prevent chocolate from burning or sticking to crockpot bottom, ensuring smooth consistency.
- Customize Dairy Options: Substitute whole milk with alternative milks like almond, oat, or coconut for dietary restrictions while maintaining creamy texture and delicious taste.
- Adjust Sweetness Levels: Experiment with chocolate chip varieties or add extra sweetened condensed milk to control sweetness, accommodating different palate preferences and making the hot chocolate more personalized.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg