Description
Creamy Slow Cooker White Christmas Hot Chocolate blends rich white chocolate with festive winter spices for a luxurious holiday drink. Warm mugs of this comforting beverage invite you to savor the spirit of the season with each delightful sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups (1180 ml) whole milk
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream (or half & half)
- 12 oz (340 g) white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional, for holiday warmth)
- Mini marshmallows
- Whipped cream
- Crushed candy canes
- White chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine white chocolate chips, whole milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract in the slow cooker ceramic insert, whisking gently to ensure even distribution.
- Seasoning: Infuse the mixture with a subtle sprinkle of ground nutmeg, allowing the warm spice to complement the sweet base.
- Cooking: Cover and set the slow cooker to low temperature, letting the ingredients meld together gradually for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching and ensure smooth integration.
- Texture Development: As the chocolate melts, periodically fold the mixture with a silicone spatula, watching the transformation into a velvety, rich beverage.
- Finishing: Once the hot chocolate reaches a luxurious, uniform consistency, give a final gentle stir to harmonize all flavors.
- Serving: Carefully ladle the creamy drink into festive mugs, topping each with a generous dollop of whipped cream and a playful sprinkle of crushed candy canes.
- Optional Garnish: Scatter mini marshmallows across the surface for an extra touch of winter whimsy and textural contrast.
Notes
- Prevent Scorching: Stir ingredients occasionally to avoid chocolate burning or sticking to slow cooker’s bottom, ensuring smooth and consistent texture.
- Manage Chocolate Melting: Use low heat setting and white chocolate chips specifically designed for melting to achieve creamy, silky consistency without graininess.
- Control Dairy Separation: Keep temperature consistently low and avoid rapid temperature changes to prevent milk from curdling or separating during cooking process.
- Customize Dietary Options: Substitute dairy milk with alternative milks like almond, oat, or coconut for lactose-free version, maintaining rich and creamy flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 368
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 66 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg