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Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Recipe

Dec 12, 2021 · 7 Comments

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This Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Recipe is the perfect way to warm up on those cold nights. It’s rich, creamy, and so chocoolate-y. Great way to serve the hot drink to family and friends.

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Sipping on a cup of a rich and creamy hot cocoa is one of my favorite ways to warm up on a cold day. Add a few marshmallows and it’s just a bit of heaven to me. I wanted to serve hot chocolate at a family gathering but really didn’t want to make the drink on the stove top as it’s a bit harder to keep it warm throughout the festivities.

By using a slow cooker to make the creamy chocolate-y drink I can serve it warm each time and spend time with my family without being in the kitchen. Don’t forget to bake a batch of the best chocolate chip cookies to go with the hot chocolate.

Love hot cocoa? #OurFamilyTable group of food bloggers are sharing their best hot chocolate recipes – just check them out below the recipe card.

delicious cup of hot chocolate created in the slow cooker

Will the Milk Curdle in the Slow Cooker?

No! Since you aren’t actually cooking the milk, it will not curdle. You’re using the crock pot on low to melt and warm all of the ingredients before serving.

Can I replace the heavy cream?

You could replace the heavy cream with all milk or half-and-half cream, but the hot chocolate won’t be as rich and creamy.

Hot chocolate mug with marshmallows and a cookie on cutting board

Make the Best Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Recipe

Using quality ingredients will result in the best cup of hot chocolate. I like to use Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chip and cocoa powder for this recipe.

For the milk, whole is best but 2% will work well if you have that heavy cream in there.

Add mini marshmallows or a candy cane to add a bit of peppermint to your mug of hot chocolate. Perfect to serve on Christmas Eve while watching your favorite Christmas movie or while playing this fun Bobbing for Candy Canes game.

Ingredients

  • semi-sweet chocolate morsels
  • unsweetened cocoa powder
  • sugar
  • heavy cream
  • whole milk (2% milk can be used)
  • vanilla extract
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How to Make Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

Step 1

Combine all of the ingredients in a slow cooker.

ingredients for hot chocolate

Step 2

Cover and cook on low to 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until the chocolate is melted. Stir well. Keep on low or warm setting for up to 2 hours after cook time.

close up of hot chocolate made in the slow cooker

Step 3

Serve the homemade hot chocolate in mugs topped with mini marshmallows if desired

Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate in mugs closeup

Tips, Tricks, and FAQs

  • This is my favorite slow cooker at the moment.
  • If a less rich hot chocolate is desired, use milk chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet but reduce the sugar to ⅓ cup.
  • Will the Milk Curdle in the Slow Cooker? No! Since you aren’t actually cooking the milk, it will not curdle. You’re using the slow cooker on low to melt and warm all of the ingredients before serving.
  • Can I replace the heavy cream? You could replace the heavy cream with all milk or half-and-half cream, but the hot chocolate won’t be as rich and creamy.
  • Using quality ingredients will result in the best cup of hot chocolate.
  • For the milk, whole is best but 2% will work well if you have that heavy cream in there.
Hot chocolate mug with marshmallows and a cookie on cutting board
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Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Recipe

This Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Recipe is the perfect way to warm up on those cold nights. It's rich, creamy, and so chocoolate-y. Great way to serve the hot drink to family and friends.
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Keyword: banana chocolate chunk muffins, chocolate, crock pot, drinks, hot chocolate, hot cocoa, Slow cooker
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened or Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 6 cups whole milk (2% works well, too)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low to 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until the chocolate is melted. Stir well.
  • Serve in mugs topped with mini marshmallows if desired.

Notes

Tips, Tricks, and FAQs

  • This is my favorite slow cooker at the moment.
  • If a less rich hot chocolate is desired, use milk chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet but reduce the sugar to ⅓ cup.
  • Will the Milk Curdle in the Slow Cooker? No! Since you aren’t actually cooking the milk, it will not curdle. You’re using the slow cooker on low to melt and warm all of the ingredients before serving.
  • Can I replace the heavy cream? You could replace the heavy cream with all milk or half-and-half cream, but the hot chocolate won’t be as rich and creamy.
  • Using quality ingredients will result in the best cup of hot chocolate.
  • For the milk, whole is best but 2% will work well if you have that heavy cream in there.
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  • Hot Brewed Cacao from Palatable Pastime
  • Mexicocoa from Family Around the Table
  • Peppermint Hot Chocolate from Making Miracles
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  • Spiked Hot Chocolate from Art of Natural Living


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Comments

  1. Hezzi-D says

    December 12, 2021 at 3:53 PM

    This sounds delicious and I love that you can keep it hot in the slow cooker.

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  2. Terri Steffes says

    December 12, 2021 at 3:59 PM

    Oh wow. THis looks amazing and I could drink this every day.

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  3. Teri Schuler says

    December 12, 2021 at 7:42 PM

    Love your recipe! I love that you cook it and keep it warm in the slow cooker!

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  4. Lynn @ Fresh April Flours says

    December 13, 2021 at 6:28 AM

    A great way to serve up a big batch for a party!

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  5. Inger says

    December 13, 2021 at 1:35 PM

    I love the idea of having it out for people to serve up themselves! This will be perfect for our Christmas movie night!

    Reply
  6. Radha says

    December 14, 2021 at 9:55 PM

    Sign me up! I love hot chocolate and we love to make it in slow cooker! YUM recipe!

    Reply
  7. Christie Campbell says

    December 19, 2021 at 1:27 PM

    I could have this simmering and I can sip on it all day. Like today. Where it is cold and windy outside.

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