Description
This Slow Cooker Grinch Hot Cocoa is a festive and creamy holiday treat, perfect for large gatherings. Made with white chocolate, creamy milk, and a touch of food coloring to give it that iconic Grinch green hue, it’s a delightful twist on classic hot chocolate that you can keep warm for hours.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 4 cups whole milk
- 16 ounces white chocolate chips (good quality)
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Coloring
- Green food coloring (to taste)
- Yellow food coloring (to taste)
Optional Toppings
- Marshmallows
- Whipped cream
- Sprinkles
- Crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In your slow cooker, add the heavy cream, whole milk, white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook Slowly: Set the slow cooker on low heat and cook for 2 to 3 hours. Stir the mixture every 20 minutes or so, ensuring the white chocolate chips melt fully and the mixture becomes smooth and well combined.
- Add Coloring: Once the hot cocoa is fully melted and blended, add green and yellow food coloring a few drops at a time until you reach your desired Grinch-green shade. Keep the mixture on the warm setting for up to 3 hours to serve. If the hot chocolate thickens too much as it sits, stir in additional milk until it reaches your preferred consistency.
- Serve with Toppings: Ladle the hot cocoa into mugs and top with your favorite toppings like marshmallows, whipped cream, sprinkles, or crushed candy canes for a festive finish.
Notes
- Stir occasionally during the cooking process to prevent sticking or burning at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add food coloring gradually to achieve the perfect shade without overpowering the drink.
- If the cocoa is too thick, don’t hesitate to thin it with more milk for a better drinking consistency.
- This recipe is great for holiday parties as it can keep warm in the slow cooker for hours without losing flavor.
- Use high-quality white chocolate chips for the best smooth texture and flavor.
