Description
Christmas Eve creamy crockpot hot chocolate blends rich chocolate with marshmallow magic, creating a festive comfort drink perfect for holiday gatherings. Velvety smooth and warming, this indulgent beverage welcomes family and friends to share sweet moments together.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups milk
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 (14 ounces / 397 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and pour them into the crockpot: heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, milk chocolate chips, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk the mixture thoroughly to ensure all components are well integrated and no lumps remain.
- Cover the crockpot and set temperature to low heat, allowing the ingredients to meld together gently.
- Stir the mixture every 30 minutes to promote even chocolate melting and prevent potential scorching.
- After 2 hours, check the consistency – the hot chocolate should be velvety smooth and rich in texture.
- Use a ladle to transfer the warm liquid into festive mugs, ensuring each serving gets an equal distribution of the creamy mixture.
- Enhance the presentation by crowning each mug with optional toppings like fluffy marshmallows, dollops of whipped cream, or a delicate dusting of cocoa powder.
- Serve immediately while the hot chocolate remains warm and inviting, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy winter evenings.
Notes
- Prevent scorching by stirring the mixture every 30 minutes to ensure even melting and smooth consistency.
- Customize the hot chocolate’s richness by adjusting milk-to-cream ratio; use more cream for a decadent texture or more milk for a lighter version.
- Accommodate dietary needs by substituting dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk, and using dairy-free chocolate chips for a vegan-friendly option.
- Elevate flavor profiles by experimenting with additional spices like cinnamon, peppermint extract, or a pinch of cayenne for a warming kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg