Hot Chocolate Slow Cooker (Pudding Cake‑Style)
You’ll love how this slow cooker hot chocolate recipe delivers rich, velvety indulgence with minimal effort. Just whisk together a handful of ingredients in your Crock‑Pot® and let it cook low and slow into the perfect chocolate pudding—creamy, satisfying, and ideal for chilly days.
Hot Chocolate Slow Cooker (Pudding Cake‑Style)
8
servings10
minutes6
hours300
kcalIngredients
5 cups milk
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 ½ ounces dark chocolate, chopped
4 ounces semi‑sweet chocolate chips (about ½ cup)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
- Combine the base ingredients: Add milk, heavy cream, sugar, and cocoa powder to your Crock‑Pot® slow cooker. Whisk until well combined.
- Add chocolate: Stir in chopped dark chocolate and semi‑sweet chocolate chips.
- Cook on low: Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, until the mixture achieves your desired consistency. Whisk every 1–2 hours to prevent scorching.
- Finish with vanilla: Once cooked through, whisk in vanilla extract. Serve hot and enjoy!
Why You’ll Love This
This dessert-style hot chocolate crosses the line into pudding-cake territory thanks to its thick, luxurious texture developed through slow cooking. Stirring periodically ensures a silky smooth finish, while the mix of dark chocolate and chips deepens the flavor profile. Add vanilla at the end to bring it all together.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this warm by the mugful on a cold day. For an extra indulgent twist, top each serving with:
- Whipped cream or marshmallows
- A sprinkle of cocoa powder or chocolate shavings
- A side of biscotti or shortbread cookies
Tips & Variations
- Stir regularly (every 1–2 hours) to avoid the bottom burning and ensure even melting.
- Use good-quality chocolate for deeper flavor.
- Adjust sweetness or richness: Add more heavy cream or reduce sugar to taste.
- Make it seasonal: A dash of cayenne, ground cinnamon, or peppermint extract pairs beautifully with the chocolate base.
Storage Notes
This hot chocolate pudding-like dessert can be kept warm in the Crock‑Pot on WARM. Leftovers can be refrigerated in a covered container and gently reheated on LOW. If it thickens too much, whisk in a splash of milk or cream to loosen the texture.
Final Thoughts
This Hot Chocolate Slow Cooker Recipe turns simple ingredients into a comforting, decadent treat that warms from the inside out. It’s a perfect dessert or beverage hybrid for cozy evenings, snowy mornings, or anytime you could use a little chocolate bliss—with none of the oven time, just set-it-and-forget-it slow cooking.
