Slow Cooker Chocolate Covered Cherry Hot Chocolate
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Slow Cooker Chocolate Covered Cherry Hot Chocolate, the perfect drink for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. This decadent beverage combines velvety chocolate flavor with the tartness of cherries, creating a cozy treat that warms you from the inside out. With minimal effort, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser using your slow cooker, allowing you to enjoy quality time with friends and family while it brews to perfection. Top it off with whipped cream and an extra cherry for an elegant finish, and savor each comforting sip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ gallon whole milk
- 11 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 12 oz. jar maraschino cherries (juice included)
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup sugar
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Additional cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the whole milk, chocolate chips, maraschino cherries (including juice), cocoa powder, and sugar. Stir well.
- Set the slow cooker to HIGH and cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to melt the chocolate.
- Once cooked, stir again before serving into mugs. Top with whipped cream and garnish with additional cherries if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg