I’m so excited to share this Crockpot Hot Chocolate recipe with you guys! It’s the absolute best-tasting hot chocolate I’ve ever had. It’s super-rich, creamy, and perfectly chocolatey. It’s also incredibly easy to put together. You toss a few ingredients in a crockpot, turn it on, and occasionally stir. Once you try this, you’ll never use that powdered stuff again.
Crockpot Hot Chocolate
This recipe comes from my sister Chrissy. She always throws big family bashes that are loaded with the most incredible food and drinks you can imagine. So when the weather cools a bit, this is hot chocolate is always on her loaded buffet table. It’s my whole family’s go-to Christmas hot chocolate.
Any time I have a gathering of family and friends over during the fall and winter everyone asks for this to be served. This batch makes enough to serve a group of 12. I use my 6-quart crockpot to make it in. If you’re looking for a single serving adult-only version, try my spiked hot chocolate!
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Important Ingredient Notes, Tips + Tricks
Heavy Whipping Cream: I only use heavy whipped cream in this recipe. It really creates a lusciously rich drink. That said if you want to cut back on the richness, substitute the heavy cream with whole milk.
Milk: I only use whole milk in this recipe.
Sweetened Condensed Milk:Â This ingredient is super important! It makes the hot chocolate extra creamy and actually makes it have the perfect milky flavor.
Vanilla Extract: Use pure vanilla extract, not artificial, for the best flavor. Use pure vanilla extract, not artificial, for the best flavor.
Milk Chocolate Chips:Â You can switch up the chocolate chips if you’d like. I prefer Milk chocolate because the mixture is already super-rich. I find that semisweet makes it too rich. It would be yummy if you made this with white chocolate chips or even salted caramel morsels.
Give it a Final Stir! Before you ladle into mugs, give the mixture a final stir.
Step By Step How To Make
- Add heavy whipping cream, milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract to the crockpot. Whisk.
- Add chocolate chips and stir.
- Cover and cook for 2 hours. Whisk well before serving.
- Ladle into cups and serve with marshmallows.
How to Store and Make Ahead
- How Long Can You Keep This In The Fridge? Since this hot chocolate has heavy cream, it can only be stored in the fridge for 5-7 days.
- Make-Ahead Tips: The entire recipe can be made ahead. Just let it cool and transfer in an airtight container or resealable food bag and place it in the freezer or fridge. Thaw and reheat. Add marshmallows.
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Crockpot Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 6 cups milk
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 11.5 ounce bag milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine. Add heavy whipping cream (1 1/2 cups), milk (6 cups), sweetened condensed milk (1 can), and vanilla extract (2Â teaspoons) to a crockpot, and whisk to combine. Add chocolate chips (11.5-ounce bag) and stir. Cover and cook for 1 1/2 -2 hours on low, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and mixture is hot.
- Whisk + enjoy! Whisk well before serving. Ladle into cups and serve with marshmallows. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Heavy Whipping Cream: I only use heavy whipped cream in this recipe. It really creates a lusciously rich drink. That said if you want to cut back on the richness, substitute the heavy cream with whole milk.
- Milk: I only use whole milk in this recipe.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk:Â This ingredient is super important! It makes the hot chocolate extra creamy and actually makes it have the perfect milky flavor.
- Vanilla Extract: Use pure vanilla extract, not artificial, for the best flavor. Use pure vanilla extract, not artificial, for the best flavor.
- Milk Chocolate Chips:Â You can switch up the chocolate chips if you'd like. I prefer Milk chocolate because the mixture is already super-rich. I find that semisweet makes it too rich. It would be yummy if you made this with white chocolate chips or even salted caramel morsels.
- Give it a Final Stir! Before you ladle into mugs, give the mixture a final stir.
I love the idea of hot chocolate in a crock pot, what a brilliant stroke of genius! I’ve got the family coming round for Bonfire Night so I’m pinning this recipe to make then.
Katie xoxo
Oh, Katie ENJOY! This hot chocolate is amazing!!! Perfect for a bonfire and a group <3
Super comforting. Perfect to pair with croissant while reading a book.
Absolutely! Thank you, Denise!
I made this for a recent nonfire and everyone loved it. Thank you.
Thank you, Alexis! Glad you like it!
There is nothing more delicious than a cup of hot chocolate in the winter. Printed it for later! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Natalia!
My husband is requesting to have a hot chocolate for his breakfast and this one is a perfect drink to make for him. Delicious!
Yay! Thank you, Amy 🙂
I was wondering if you were going to use cocoa powder or chocolate chips. I think chocolate chips was a great choice!
Thank you, Leslie! I hope you love this as much as my whole fam does!!! Let me know!!!
I love my slow cooker and use it for like 90% of my recipes. I’m gonna need to give this recipe a try too, never cooked my hot chocolate like this.
I hope you enjoy it, Petro!!
The perfect hot chocolate!
Thanks!