Crock Pot Hot Chocolate Recipe - Something Swanky Dessert Recipes (2024)

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Warm up this winter with some Crock Pot Hot Chocolate! This is the perfect recipe for when you want a hot drink, but don’t want to spend time standing over the stove.

It only takes a few minutes to put together, and then your crock pot will do all the work for you. Plus, this recipe makes a lot of hot chocolate, so it’s perfect for feeding a crowd.

This hot chocolate is super chocolately, and so easy to customize. You can add some peppermint flavor with a drop of peppermint extract or by garnishing it with crushed candy canes. Or make it extra creamy by adding some sweetened condensed milk or vanilla ice cream.

However you choose to enjoy this warm, chocolatey drink, we hope you love it as much as we do!

Crock Pot Hot Chocolate is:

A great, hands-off way to have hot chocolate waiting for you whenever you’re ready for it.
The perfect way to make hot chocolate for a crowd.
Super chocolately, and so easy to customize.
Warm up this winter with some Crock Pot Hot Chocolate!

Crock Pot Hot Chocolate is a great, hands-off way to have hot chocolate waiting for you whenever you’re ready for it. It’s also the perfect way to make hot chocolate for a crowd.

Crock Pot Hot Chocolate Recipe - Something Swanky Dessert Recipes (1)

Crock Pot Hot Chocolate

Yield: Serves 9

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Crock Pot Hot Chocolate is a great, hands-off way to have hot chocolate waiting for you whenever you're ready for it. It's also the perfect way to make hot chocolate for a crowd.

Ingredients

1/2 cup dry baking cocoa
12 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
7 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons vanilla

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a crockpot and whisk until smooth.
Cook on low for up to 4 hours or on high for up to 2 hours.
Serve when hot!

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you keep hot chocolate warm in a Crock-Pot?

You can make hot chocolate in a slow cooker by following the recipe in this post. You can also use a Crock Pot to keep any kind of hot chocolate warm. In a pinch for time? Just pour a gallon of chocolate milk in the Crock Pot, set to low, and it’ll be perfect in less than an hour.

Is it better to make hot chocolate with milk or water?

It depends on your dry ingredients. If you’re using a mix with some kind of powdered milk or cream, then it’s just fine to use water. If you’re using a mix that isn’t anything more than cocoa and sugar, you’ll definitely want to make your hot chocolate with milk!

How do you keep hot chocolate hot for a crowd?

Warming hot chocolate in a crock pot is the perfect solution for keeping hot chocolate warm for a crowd or party. Set out a stack of cups with a ladle, and everyone can simply serve themselves!

How do I make this hot chocolate vegan?

Try replacing the evaporated milk with a can of regular coconut milk and using almond or coconut milk for the regular cow’s milk.

Can I add any other flavors to this recipe?

Yes! You can add a drop of peppermint extract for peppermint flavor, or garnish it with crushed candy canes. You could also add sweetened condensed milk or vanilla ice cream for a creamier drink.

How long will this Crock Pot Hot Chocolate keep in the fridge?

It should last for about four days.

Enjoy! 🙂

Hot Chocolate Tips

If you’re looking for a dairy free version of this recipe, try replacing the evaporated milk with evaporated milk substitute such as a can of regular coconut milk and using almond or coconut milk for the regular cow’s milk.
If you’re looking for an adult version of this Crock Pot Hot Chocolate, add some peppermint schnapps to it!