Crock Pot Hot Cocoa for a Group
Cozy up with this indulgent Crock Pot Hot Cocoa for a Group, the ultimate crowd-pleaser for winter gatherings, holiday parties, or a simple night in. This rich and creamy hot chocolate is made effortlessly in a slow cooker, blending whole milk, heavy cream, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and unsweetened cocoa powder for a decadent drink that’s luxuriously smooth. Sweetened with granulated sugar, enhanced with a touch of vanilla, and balanced by a pinch of salt, every sip delivers the perfect harmony of flavors. With minimal hands-on prep and a warm, ready-to-serve presentation right from the crock pot, this recipe is both convenient and comforting. Serve it up with whipped cream or marshmallows for an extra special touch, and watch it become the star of your seasonal celebrations. Perfect for serving up to 10 people, this crock pot hot cocoa is a hassle-free way to spread warmth and cheer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Whole milk
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- optional Whipped cream or marshmallows (for topping, optional)
Instructions
Pour the whole milk and heavy cream into the crock pot.
Add the unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, semi-sweet chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and salt into the crock pot.
Whisk together all the ingredients until the cocoa powder is mostly dissolved, and everything begins to combine (it's okay if it's not completely smooth at this stage).
Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to low heat.
Cook the mixture for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to ensure the chocolate chips melt evenly and nothing sticks to the bottom.
After 2 hours, whisk the hot cocoa one more time to ensure a smooth, creamy consistency.
Turn the slow cooker to warm and serve directly from the crock pot using a ladle.
Top each serving with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5453 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 343.2 g | 440% | |
| Saturated Fat | 206.8 g | 1034% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 724 mg | 241% | |
| Sodium | 1496 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 579.8 g | 211% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 87.0 g | 311% | |
| Total Sugars | 430.9 g | ||
| Protein | 122.5 g | 245% | |
| Vitamin D | 21.5 mcg | 107% | |
| Calcium | 2626 mg | 202% | |
| Iron | 36.7 mg | 204% | |
| Potassium | 5670 mg | 121% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
