Christmas Eve Luxury Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
Warm your heart and home this holiday season with this luxuriously creamy Christmas Eve Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate. Perfect for festive nights by the fireplace or a comforting treat after dinner, this recipe blends the richness of whole milk, heavy cream, and sweetened condensed milk for a silky, indulgent texture. Melted semi-sweet chocolate and cocoa powder create a deep, velvety chocolate base, while a touch of vanilla adds that signature holiday aroma. Finish with a swirl of whipped cream, fluffy marshmallows, or crushed candy canes for a cup of pure Christmas magic.
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours on low
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Ingredients
4 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Marshmallows and crushed candy canes, for topping
Directions
1. Mix the Base:
Pour the whole milk, heavy cream, and sweetened condensed milk into your slow cooker. Add in the chocolate chips, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until well combined.
2. Slow Cook to Perfection:
Cover and cook on low heat for about 2 hours. Stir every 30 minutes to help the chocolate melt evenly and to ensure a smooth, creamy consistency.
3. Serve with Festive Flair:
Once the mixture is fully heated and silky smooth, ladle the hot chocolate into mugs. Top with marshmallows and a dusting of crushed candy canes for a peppermint sparkle.
4. Sip, Smile, and Celebrate:
Gather your loved ones, snuggle under a blanket, and enjoy this cozy Christmas delight. Each sip is a creamy, chocolatey hug that makes the season feel extra magical.
