Slow-Cooker Hot Chocolate

Name: Slow-Cooker Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings (about 1 quart)
Ingredients: 4 cups 2% milk; 6 ounces 70% cacao dark baking chocolate, chopped; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Dash salt; COFFEE WHIPPED CREAM:; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder; 1 tablespoon sugar; Chocolate-covered coffee beans, chopped, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 6 servings (about 1 quart)

Test Kitchen Approved

Staying warm has never tasted so sweet.

Ingredients

4 cups 2% milk
6 ounces 70% cacao dark baking chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
COFFEE WHIPPED CREAM:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
1 tablespoon sugar
Chocolate-covered coffee beans, chopped, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan (do not boil). Remove from the heat; whisk in the chocolate, brown sugar, espresso powder, vanilla and salt until smooth. Return to the heat; cook and stir until heated through. Pour into mugs.
In a small bowl, beat cream and espresso powder until it begins to thicken. Add sugar; beat until soft peaks form. If desired, garnish with coffee beans.
To prepare in a slow cooker: In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot and chocolate is melted.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 267 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.

Greet holiday guests at the door with steaming mugs of rich hot chocolate. As the crowning touch, offer a selection of flavored whipped creams.—Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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