This easy Pioneer Woman Crock Pot Hot Chocolate is the perfect creamy treat for chilly days. With simple ingredients like milk, heavy cream, and chocolate, you can customize it to your taste. It’s quick to make, and the rich, hot chocolate is sure to warm you up with every sip!
Ingredients Needed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 cups whole milk (48 oz)
- 2 cups heavy cream (16 oz)
- 2 (4 oz) semisweet chocolate bars, chopped
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso or coffee
- 15 jumbo marshmallows, plus extra for garnish
- 8 oz Irish cream liqueur (optional)
- Shaved chocolate for garnish
How To Make Crock Pot Hot Chocolate
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a 6-quart slow cooker, whisk together the granulated sugar and cocoa powder until well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Gradually pour in the whole milk while whisking to ensure smooth incorporation. Then, add the heavy cream, chopped chocolate, vanilla extract, and instant espresso.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for about 2 hours, whisking occasionally, until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is hot and smooth.
- Add Marshmallows: Stir in 15 jumbo marshmallows and cook for about 2 minutes until they begin to melt into the hot chocolate.
- Optional Liqueur: Stir in the Irish cream liqueur, if using, for a richer flavor.
- Serve: Switch the slow cooker to the warm setting. Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs, top with more marshmallows and shaved chocolate, and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Use Whole Milk and Heavy Cream: For a creamy, rich texture, always use full-fat milk and heavy cream.
- Stir Regularly: Stir the hot chocolate now and then to help the chocolate melt evenly and avoid burning.
- Add Marshmallows Later: Add the marshmallows right before serving to ensure they melt just enough.
- Add Irish Cream for Extra Flavor: If you want, add a little Irish cream liqueur for a special touch.
- Adjust the Sweetness: Feel free to adjust the sugar to your taste, or try flavored syrups for extra sweetness.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers crock pot hot chocolate in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: You can freeze leftovers crock pot hot chocolate for up to 1 month. After freezing, thaw it overnight in the fridge, then reheat on the stove or microwave.
- Reheating: To reheat leftovers crock pot hot chocolate , simply warm the hot chocolate in a saucepan over low heat for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, or microwave in short for 1-2 minutes, stirring in between.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 253 kcal
- Total Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 9mg
- Sodium: 352mg
- Potassium: 85mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 46g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 6g
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Pioneer Woman Crock Pot Hot Chocolate
Description
This easy Pioneer Woman Crock Pot Hot Chocolate is the perfect creamy treat for chilly days. With simple ingredients like milk, heavy cream, and chocolate, you can customize it to your taste. It’s quick to make, and the rich, hot chocolate is sure to warm you up with every sip!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a 6-quart slow cooker, whisk together the granulated sugar and cocoa powder until well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Gradually pour in the whole milk while whisking to ensure smooth incorporation. Then, add the heavy cream, chopped chocolate, vanilla extract, and instant espresso.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for about 2 hours, whisking occasionally, until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is hot and smooth.
- Add Marshmallows: Stir in 15 jumbo marshmallows and cook for about 2 minutes until they begin to melt into the hot chocolate.
- Optional Liqueur: Stir in the Irish cream liqueur, if using, for a richer flavor.
- Serve: Switch the slow cooker to the warm setting. Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs, top with more marshmallows and shaved chocolate, and enjoy!
Notes
- Use Whole Milk and Heavy Cream: For a creamy, rich texture, always use full-fat milk and heavy cream.
- Stir Regularly: Stir the hot chocolate now and then to help the chocolate melt evenly and avoid burning.
- Add Marshmallows Later: Add the marshmallows right before serving to ensure they melt just enough.
- Add Irish Cream for Extra Flavor: If you want, add a little Irish cream liqueur for a special touch.
- Adjust the Sweetness: Feel free to adjust the sugar to your taste, or try flavored syrups for extra sweetness.
Pioneer Woman Crock Pot Hot Chocolate