How do I fix gritty hot chocolate / lumps in crock pot hot chocolate?

Use a whisk to break up the clumps of chocolate.

How long can I keep leftover crock pot hot chocolate?

Keep the crock pot hot chocolate out all day long on the warm setting. Once it's cooled, store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to three days.

How long does it take to heat hot chocolate in a crock pot?

We've found one hour to be the magic number, but this might take longer depending on the type of chocolate that you're using.

Can you put melting chocolate in a crockpot?

Melting chocolate often contains oils and waxes, so while it will melt in your crockpot, it may leave a waxy or oily film on your hot chocolate. We recommend using quality milk-chocolate chip for this recipe.

Can you make crockpot hot chocolate with instant mix?

Packaged hot chocolate mix will work in this recipe. Use it in place of the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.

Will my milk scald while making crock pot hot chocolate?

No. This is because we're using the low setting on our crock pot. If you set your crock pot to a higher setting, be sure to whisk often and turn it down to low once all of your ingredients have combined.

Crock Pot Hot Chocolate

Description

Our super easy, homemade Crock Pot Hot Chocolate recipe is perfect for enjoying with a crowd on those chilly winter days!

Ingredients

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5 cups whole milk
16oz heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of kosher salt
1 cup milk chocolate chips

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Instructions

Combine: put the milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla, and salt in the crock pot. Whisk to fully combine.
Chocolate Chips: add chocolate chips and mix again.
Cook: warm the slow cooker to the low setting for 1 hour.
Whisk Again: Give the whole pot another whisk before serving.
Warm + Serve: Keep the crock pot on warm and serve, as needed.

Notes

Dairy Free Option: To make dairy free crock pot hot chocolate, simply use the following ingredients and follow the same instructions: 3 cans full fat coconut milk; 1.5 cup unsweetened almond milk; 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons coconut sugar; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/3 cup dairy free chocolate chips
Variations: Make this crock pot hot chocolate your own with peppermint, espresso, booze of your choice, or caramel!
Scalding Milk: This is unlikely in this recipe as we’re never raising our crock pot temp higher than the low setting. If you increase the temp, be sure to stir your hot chocolate occasionally.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6 oz
Calories: 259
Sugar: 17.7 g
Sodium: 167.9 mg
Fat: 18.1 g
Carbohydrates: 19.7 g
Protein: 5.9 g
Cholesterol: 48 mg