Description
Rich hot chocolate from grandma’s Christmas Eve recipe delights guests with its creamy indulgence. Warm mugs of sweet comfort invite family and friends to savor festive moments together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 6 cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream (473 ml)
- 1 (14 oz/397 g) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- Whipped cream
- Mini marshmallows
- Candy canes
- Shaved chocolate
Instructions
- Prep Crockpot: Position slow cooker on low setting to create gentle, even heating environment for luxurious chocolate blend.
- Create Liquid Base: Combine whole milk, heavy cream, and sweetened condensed milk directly into crockpot, whisking gently to integrate smooth, rich foundation.
- Chocolate Infusion: Add semisweet and milk chocolate chips, allowing them to gradually melt into liquid mixture while stirring intermittently to ensure consistent texture and prevent scorching.
- Flavor Development: After two hours of simmering, introduce vanilla extract, stirring thoroughly to distribute aromatic essence throughout the creamy mixture.
- Finishing Touches: Once chocolate has completely dissolved and ingredients are harmoniously blended, ladle the velvety hot chocolate into festive mugs, crowning each serving with pillowy whipped cream and miniature marshmallows.
- Optional Garnish: Enhance visual appeal and holiday spirit by sprinkling cocoa powder or crushed candy canes atop the decadent beverage, creating a sensory celebration of winter warmth.
Notes
- Prevent Burning: Stir chocolate mixture every 30 minutes to avoid scorching and ensure smooth, even melting of chocolate chips.
- Control Chocolate Consistency: Use a combination of semisweet and milk chocolate chips for balanced sweetness and prevent overwhelming richness.
- Customize Temperature Settings: Maintain low crockpot temperature to gently heat ingredients without boiling, preserving delicate milk proteins and chocolate texture.
- Enhance Flavor Variations: Experiment with optional flavor boosters like peppermint extract, cinnamon, or a splash of Bailey’s for adult versions to create personalized holiday experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Drinks, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg