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Crockpot Hot Cocoa Recipe

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This Crockpot Hot Cocoa recipe offers a rich, creamy, and indulgent hot chocolate experience made effortlessly in a slow cooker. Combining whole milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and sweetened condensed milk, this comforting beverage is perfect for chilly days or cozy gatherings. Enhanced with espresso powder and vanilla extract, and finished with a touch of sea salt, it creates a perfectly balanced, deeply chocolaty treat with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Liquid Ingredients

  • 4 cups whole milk (can substitute with almond milk if preferred)
  • 2 cups heavy cream (can substitute with half and half if preferred)
  • 8 ounces sweetened condensed milk (about 3/4 of a 12 ounce can)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon finishing sea salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crockpot: Add whole milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, sweetened condensed milk, and espresso powder to the crockpot. Stir gently until the cocoa powder and espresso powder are fully dissolved and the liquids are combined.
  2. Add chocolate chips: Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
  3. Cook on low heat: Set the crockpot to low and cook the mixture for approximately 2 hours. Stir occasionally to prevent any scorching and to help the chocolate chips melt evenly, creating a smooth, creamy texture.
  4. Finish with vanilla and salt: Once the chocolate has fully melted and the mixture is hot, stir in the vanilla extract and sprinkle in the finishing sea salt. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
  5. Serve hot: Ladle the hot cocoa into mugs and enjoy immediately. Optionally, garnish with marshmallows, whipped cream, or additional sea salt to taste.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half and half or use almond milk instead of whole milk.
  • Adjust sweetness by using more or fewer chocolate chips or varying the amount of sweetened condensed milk.
  • Espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor but can be omitted if desired.
  • Stir occasionally while cooking to prevent the cocoa from settling and burning on the sides of the crockpot.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.

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