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Best Creamy Crockpot Hot Chocolate for Gatherings

A clear glass mug filled with rich crockpot hot chocolate, topped high with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

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Make a large batch of rich, creamy hot chocolate in your slow cooker. This recipe is simple to prepare and keeps warm for hours, making it perfect for holiday parties or family events.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Combine the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, heavy cream, and whole milk in your slow cooker. Whisk until combined.
  2. Stir in the semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips.
  3. Cook on LOW for 2 hours, stirring every 20 minutes until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Do not let it boil.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
  5. Switch the slow cooker setting to KEEP WARM. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For a festive touch, set up a hot chocolate bar with toppings like marshmallows, whipped cream, peppermint sticks, and chocolate shavings.
  • If you need to serve this quickly, you can melt the chocolate mixture on the stovetop first, then transfer it to the slow cooker on the KEEP WARM setting.
  • This recipe is great for meal planning around holiday events; it stays perfect for up to 3 hours on the warm setting.

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