Christmas Eve Creamy Crockpot Hot Chocolate (Print-Friendly Version)

Creamy crockpot hot chocolate brings warmth to your holiday with rich chocolate and festive flavors. Perfect for sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Hot Chocolate Base

01 - 480 ml heavy cream
02 - 960 ml whole milk
03 - 170 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
04 - 170 g white chocolate chips
05 - 5 g vanilla extract
06 - 60 g powdered sugar

→ Optional Toppings

07 - Marshmallows
08 - Whipped cream
09 - Cocoa powder for sprinkling

# How to Make It:

01 - Pour heavy cream and whole milk into the crockpot, then add semi-sweet and white chocolate chips directly into the mixture.
02 - Stir in vanilla extract and powdered sugar until well incorporated with the liquids and chocolate.
03 - Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to ensure even melting and blending.
04 - Once the hot chocolate is hot and fully melted, stir thoroughly, then ladle into mugs and top with marshmallows or whipped cream as desired.

# Additional Tips:

01 - For best results, use high-quality chocolate chips to achieve a rich, indulgent flavour.
02 - If preparing in advance, keep the hot chocolate on the 'warm' setting and stir occasionally to maintain texture.
03 - Leftovers may be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and gently reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
04 - To adjust sweetness, add or decrease powdered sugar to taste during the cooking process.