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Close-up shot of a mug filled with hot chocolate on the white marble cooktop, freshly poured from the slow cooker. Steam rises from the surface, with optional whipped cream, marshmallows, and chocolate shavings garnishing the top.

Crockpot Hot Chocolate Recipe

This rich and creamy slow cooker hot cocoa is the ultimate winter indulgence. Made with chocolate chips, heavy cream, and sweetened condensed milk, it’s perfect for cozy gatherings or solo relaxation.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 484
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups milk
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Stirring spoon or whisk

Method
 

  1. Add milk, chocolate chips, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract to a slow cooker.
    Close-up shot of a slow cooker on a white marble cooktop, filled with milk, semisweet chocolate chips, heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. The ingredients are being poured into the cooker, ready to be mixed
  2. Stir the ingredients to combine.
    Close-up shot of a wooden spoon stirring the mixture inside a slow cooker on the white marble cooktop. The chocolate chips are starting to melt into the creamy liquid, creating a rich texture
  3. Cover the slow cooker and set it to Low.
  4. Cook for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure the chocolate chips melt evenly.
    Close-up shot of a slow cooker on the white marble cooktop, set to Low heat and cooking the chocolate mixture. The lid is on, and condensation forms on the edges, indicating the gentle cooking process.
  5. Once the mixture is smooth and creamy, serve hot.
  6. Optional: Garnish with whipped cream, marshmallows, or chocolate shavings.
    Close-up shot of a mug filled with hot chocolate on the white marble cooktop, freshly poured from the slow cooker. Steam rises from the surface, with optional whipped cream, marshmallows, and chocolate shavings garnishing the top.