The Ultimate Luxurious Crockpot Hot Chocolate Sensation

This crockpot hot chocolate delivers a velvety, restaurant-quality creamy chocolate drink with minimal effort, perfect for winter evenings or holiday gatherings. Slow cooking creates rich, indulgent flavors that surpass instant mixes.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 15

Servings: 8 8-ounce servings

Course: Beverage, Dessert

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Calories: 285

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Luxurious Base

6 cups whole milk or oat milk, coconut milk
1 cup heavy cream or cashew cream
8 oz dark chocolate chopped, 70% cocoa
4 oz milk chocolate chopped, or white chocolate
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-processed recommended
1/2 cup granulated sugar or maple syrup, adjust to taste
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
cayenne pepper pinch, optional

Luxurious Toppings

whipped cream or marshmallows optional
chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips optional
crushed peppermint candies optional
caramel or chocolate drizzle optional
cinnamon sticks optional, for stirring

Equipment

Slow Cooker (4-quart or larger)
Whisk
Small Mixing Bowl
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons

Method

Add milk, heavy cream, and sea salt to the crockpot. Set to low heat and warm for 30 minutes.
Whisk cocoa powder with 1/2 cup warmed milk in a bowl until smooth. Return to crockpot and whisk thoroughly.
Add chopped dark and milk chocolates, stirring every 15 minutes until melted, about 45-60 minutes.
Stir in sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and cayenne (if using). Adjust sweetness to taste.
Continue cooking on low for 30-45 minutes, whisking every 20 minutes until smooth and steaming.

Notes

Use low heat to prevent scorching. Whisk every 15-20 minutes for smooth texture. Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor. Store refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen in cubes for up to 3 months, reheating gently with a splash of milk.