Rich Crockpot Hot Chocolate (Print version)

Rich, creamy slow cooker hot chocolate made with real chocolate, cocoa, cream, and sweetened condensed milk.

# Ingredients:

For the hot chocolate

01 - 6 cups (1.4 L) whole milk
02 - 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) heavy cream
03 - 1 can (14 oz or 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
04 - 12 oz (340 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
05 - 1/4 cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
07 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt

For serving

08 - Mini marshmallows, as needed
09 - Whipped cream, as needed
10 - Chocolate shavings or crushed peppermint, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Add the whole milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt to a 4-quart slow cooker.
02 - Whisk until the cocoa powder is mostly moistened. The chocolate chips will still be whole at this point.
03 - Cover and cook on low for 1 1/2-2 hours, whisking after 30 minutes and then every 20-30 minutes, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
04 - When the hot chocolate looks glossy and fully combined, switch the slow cooker to warm. Do not let it boil.
05 - Ladle into mugs and top with marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or crushed peppermint. Stir the pot occasionally as it sits.

# Good to know:

01 - Makes about 10 small mugs of rich hot chocolate.
02 - Use a 4-quart slow cooker for easy stirring.
03 - Best held on warm for serving, not low or high.

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