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Cup of hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
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5 from 6 votes

Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

An extremely thick and creamy Italian style slow cooker hot chocolate to enjoy this winter.
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

Equipment

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

Instructions

  • Pour the milk, cocoa powder and sugar into your slow cooker pot. Whisk well.
    800 ml milk, 4 tsp cocoa powder, 6 tsp sugar
  • Heat on high for 2 hours.
  • Add the chopped chocolate and stir until melted.
    150 g dark chocolate
  • 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.
    8 tsp milk, 4 tsp cornflour
  • 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.
    whipped or squirty cream, 1 square dark chocolate

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Nutrition

Calories: 556kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 684mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 695IU | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 5.5mg