Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
Make thick and creamy slow cooker hot chocolate with this easy recipe. Inspired by Italian-style hot chocolate, the drink is rich, chocolatey and delicious topped with whipped cream and grated chocolate. Perfect for chilly days and festive gatherings.
Servings 4
Calories 556kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 800 ml milk I use semi-skimmed
- 4 tsp cocoa powder
- 6 tsp sugar granulated or caster
- 150 g dark chocolate I use 54% cocoa
- 8 tsp milk
- 4 tsp cornflour
- whipped or squirty cream to serve
- 1 square dark chocolate chopped into shavings, to serve
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