Christmas Eve Creamy Crockpot Hot Chocolate
This rich and creamy hot chocolate is made in the crockpot, perfect for a cozy Christmas Eve treat. With a blend of milk, cream, chocolate chips, and sweetened condensed milk, it’s deliciously decadent and easy to prepare for a holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cupswhole milk
- 1 1/2 cupsheavy cream
- 1(14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cupsmilk chocolate chips(or semi-sweet chocolate chips)
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream
- Mini marshmallows
- Candy canes
- Shaved chocolate
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients:In a 5-quart or larger crockpot, add whole milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- In a 5-quart or larger crockpot, add whole milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Cook the Hot Chocolate:Cover and cook onlowfor 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally to help the chocolate chips melt evenly.
- Cover and cook onlowfor 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally to help the chocolate chips melt evenly.
- Serve:Once the chocolate is completely melted and the hot chocolate is smooth and creamy, it’s ready to serve.Keep the crockpot on thewarmsetting to serve throughout the evening.
- Once the chocolate is completely melted and the hot chocolate is smooth and creamy, it’s ready to serve.
- Keep the crockpot on thewarmsetting to serve throughout the evening.
- Add Toppings:Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, candy canes, or shaved chocolate for a festive touch.
- Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, candy canes, or shaved chocolate for a festive touch.
Notes
Storage: Store leftover hot chocolate in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave.
Make Ahead: This hot chocolate can be prepared a few hours in advance; just keep it on the warm setting in the crockpot.