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    Home » Slow Cooker » Extra Thick and Creamy Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

    Published on Nov 6, 2017. Modified on Sep 26, 2020 by bakingqueen74. This post may contain affiliate links. 16 Comments

    Extra Thick and Creamy Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

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    Have you had hot chocolate abroad that is so thick you can nearly stand your spoon up in it? Italian style hot chocolate is made with chopped chocolate and thickened with cornflour to give a lovely thick drink which is almost like a dessert. I’ve adapted this idea to a slow cooker so that you can make your own thick and creamy hot chocolate at home and serve this rich and indulgent treat whenever you want.

    Extra thick and creamy slow cooker hot chocolate

    It is definitely the weather now for a warming mug of hot chocolate to take the chill from your hands and warm the soul. What better than to make a big batch of it in your slow cooker so you can ladle it out at your festive parties. Now I’ve made slow cooker hot chocolate before (see my boozy salted caramel version here) but this is an extra thick and creamy version for pure indulgence!

    The perfect warm hug on a rainy chilly day if you want to treat yourself. I love to treat myself to a hot chocolate when I have a rare quiet moment.

    Curling up on the sofa with a mug of this is my idea of heaven. Lashings of whipped cream and chocolate shavings take this from an everyday hot chocolate to something else.

    I could have drunk this all to myself but I was very generous and shared it with the kids.

    Its very rich and they could only manage a small mugful, but the bonus of that is that it goes much further!

    Extra thick and creamy slow cooker hot chocolate

    Warm those hands on a cold evening with a mug of this, while wrapping some presents perhaps. I’ll certainly have this on the go after a long day of Christmas shopping, when I manage to start mine that is.

    Who are these organised people who have already done the shopping and the wrapping? It certainly isn’t me that’s for sure.

    Toppings/flavours

    Add marshmallows, use flavoured chocolate – I love chocolate orange, add a slug of your favourite liqueur – Baileys would be delicious, to make this extra thick and creamy slow cooker hot chocolate your own.

    Extra thick and creamy slow cooker hot chocolate

    Watch my video to see how easy it is to make this. For loads more slow cooker recipes including many indulgent slow cooker cakes and desserts, make sure you check out my Recipe Index!

    Extra thick and creamy slow cooker hot chocolate

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    Extra thick and creamy slow cooker hot chocolate - perfect for your winter celebrations

    Extra Thick and Creamy Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

    Extra thick and creamy slow cooker hot chocolate

    Extra Thick and Creamy Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

    An extremely thick and creamy Italian style hot chocolate made in your slow cooker
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Slow Cooker
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 3 hours
    Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 556kcal
    Author: Lucy Allen | BakingQueen74

    Ingredients

    • 800 ml milk I used semi-skimmed
    • 4 tsp cocoa powder
    • 6 tsp sugar granulated or caster
    • 150 g dark chocolate I used 51% cocoa
    • 8 tsp milk
    • 4 tsp cornflour
    • whipped or squirty cream to serve
    • 1 square dark chocolate chopped into shavings, to serve
    UK Measurements - US Measurements

    Equipment

    large oval slow cooker

    Video

    Instructions 

    • Pour the milk, cocoa powder and sugar into your slow cooker pot. Whisk well.
    • Heat on high for 2 hours.
    • Add the chopped chocolate and stir until melted.
    • Make a smooth paste using 8 teaspoons (4 dessert spoons) of milk and 4 teaspoons (2 dessert spoons) of cornflour. Pour the cornflour mixture into the hot chocolate and whisk well.
    • Heat on high for 1 hour until thickened. Whisk occasionally to prevent lumps.
    • Transfer to a jug and serve. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
    Did you try and love this recipe?Then please leave a review and rating in the comments at the bottom of the post. If you post your creation on Instagram, tag me @bakingqueen74 or use hashtag #bakingqueen74!

     

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    Comments

    1. Nicole says

      December 07, 2021 at 6:46 am

      Hi, I have 2 questions! How big of a crockpot did you use? I need to make a bulk amount and need to figure out if I need a second. Also, when you say corn flour do you mean the yellow ground corn flour or the white finely ground cornstarch? Thank you!

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        December 07, 2021 at 9:51 am

        Hi there, I made this in my 3.5 litre slow cooker. If you are in the US this is the equivalent to 3.5 quarts. Cornflour here in the UK means the white finely powdered stuff which you call cornstarch in the US, which is used as a thickener. Hope this helps

        Reply
    2. Jan Bennett says

      October 18, 2020 at 6:18 am

      Oh wow! You are amazing – Who knew you could make this in a slow cooker?!!

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        October 20, 2020 at 8:26 am

        ah thanks Jan, yes hot chocolate is perfect in a slow cooker as you can keep it hot till you need it.

        Reply
    3. Angela says

      November 04, 2018 at 7:57 am

      This looks delicious and perfect for the wintery nights ahead.
      Can all ingredients be added at once? Just wondering if i can all before heading out for a walk and then come home to this warm treat.

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        November 04, 2018 at 10:04 am

        Thanks Angela!
        I haven’t tried it that way but i think it will work still. I might well try that out this evening before going to see a firework display, so will update here and in the recipe.

        Reply
    4. Sammie says

      December 01, 2017 at 9:25 pm

      Wow! Fantastic recipe for a delicious looking hot chocolate that I know all of us, here at home would love. I’m hoping to get a new slow cooker for my birthday or Christmas and will definitely be making this. X

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    5. Choclette says

      December 01, 2017 at 6:30 pm

      This looks divine Lucy and just what I need now. I’m shivering from the cold and this would warm me up very nicely. I’ve had a few of the Italian style hot chocolates and I do rather like the luxurious thickness of them. Thanks for sharing with #WeShouldCocoa.

      Reply
    6. Bronya Seifert says

      November 08, 2017 at 10:03 pm

      This really does look yummy….and with Baileys? Now that would just finish a cold evening off.

      Reply
    7. Claire Jessiman says

      November 06, 2017 at 6:40 pm

      This would be absoluetly perfect for a Christmas soiree. Can I just put my straw straight into the slow cooker?!

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        November 09, 2017 at 2:33 pm

        you certainly may!

        Reply
    8. Jane says

      November 06, 2017 at 6:31 pm

      Oh blimey, that looks SO good I might just have to get up from this warm comfy sofa and go make some!
      Great recipe Lucy, and gorgeous pics too 🙂

      Reply
    9. Dannii says

      November 06, 2017 at 3:30 pm

      It is most definitely hot chocolate weather at the moment and this looks really thick and luxurious. Definitely one to try soon.

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        November 06, 2017 at 5:44 pm

        It really is Dannii, this one keeps you going for a long time too!

        Reply
    10. Vikkie says

      November 06, 2017 at 9:38 am

      This looks incredible!! It’s so cold right now here and I’m very tempted to use up the dark chocolate I actually bought to make Christmas gifts haha x

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        November 06, 2017 at 9:40 am

        Thanks Vikkie! I am making more today all for me hhaha!!

        Reply

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