Crockpot Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe
This Crockpot Peppermint Hot Chocolate recipe creates a rich, creamy, and festive holiday drink infused with the refreshing flavor of peppermint candy canes. Slow-cooked to perfection, it combines milk chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk with melted candy canes for a smooth and indulgent treat, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy winter evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (low) / 2 hours (high)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (low) / 2 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Chocolate Base
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 6 cups whole milk
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 12 mini candy canes (or 4 large candy canes)
Garnish
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate sauce
- Extra mini candy canes
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Crockpot: Combine the whole milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, milk chocolate chips, and mini candy canes into the crockpot, ensuring all ingredients are evenly mixed for even melting.
- Cook and Stir: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for approximately 4 hours or on high heat for about 2 hours. Stir the mixture every 20 to 30 minutes to help the chocolate chips and candy canes melt smoothly and prevent any scorching on the bottom.
- Check Consistency and Serve: Once the chocolate chips and candy canes have fully melted, and the hot chocolate is creamy and smooth, ladle the mixture into mugs to prepare for serving.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Top each mug of hot chocolate with a generous amount of whipped cream, drizzle some chocolate sauce over the top, and add an extra mini candy cane for a festive and decorative touch. Serve warm and enjoy the cozy, minty flavor.
Notes
- Stirring frequently during cooking prevents burning and ensures a smooth texture.
- Use mini candy canes for more even peppermint flavor distribution.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of sweetened condensed milk or chocolate chips.
- Keep hot chocolate warm in the crockpot on the ‘warm’ setting if serving over time.
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, add a few drops of peppermint extract instead of or in addition to candy canes.
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