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    Slow Cooker Mexican Hot Chocolate

    Published: Apr 13, 2016 · Last Modified: Feb 12, 2021 by Jessica · 8 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Hot Chocolate infused with cinnamon, nutmeg and chili powder to give it a depth of flavor you wouldn't believe until you tried it!

     Slow Cooker Mexican Hot Chocolate - Hot Chocolate infused with cinnamon, nutmeg and chili powder to give it a depth of flavor you wouldn't believe until you tried it!

    I love me some hot chocolate. All flavors. My favorite way to make hot chocolate is to blend it up with some Oreos while using my homemade hot chocolate mix. Omg, so good. BUT(!!) I think I found a new favorite. What made me wait so long to try Mexican hot chocolate?! I always thought I wouldn't like it. Cinnamon and nutmeg I could do, but I just wasn't sure about the chili powder - it sounds so bizarre, doesn't it? You wouldn't believe how good this stuff is though!

    Slow Cooker Mexican Hot Chocolate - Hot Chocolate infused with cinnamon, nutmeg and chili powder to give it a depth of flavor you wouldn't believe until you tried it!

    The chili powder is optional, but it gives the hot chocolate a deeper depth of flavor plus a teeny tiny kick at the end. It's delicious.

    Slow Cooker Mexican Hot Chocolate - Hot Chocolate infused with cinnamon, nutmeg and chili powder to give it a depth of flavor you wouldn't believe until you tried it!

    This recipe makes a pretty large batch and it's prepared right in your slow cooker. Perfect for large get togethers. Once it's ready, you can set it to warm and simmer it all day so it's there when you want it. Even though it's April, it's still pretty freezing here in New Jersey, so I've been enjoying this quite a lot lately!

    Slow Cooker Mexican Hot Chocolate

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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 5 mins
    Servings 6 -8

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
    • 2 cups heavy cream
    • 3 cups whole milk
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon chili powder
    • pinch nutmeg
    • 4 oz bittersweet chocolate roughly chopped
    • 2 cinnamon sticks

    Instructions
     

    • In your slow cooker, whisk sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, whole milk and spices together until combined. Stir in chocolate and cinnamon sticks. Set to low and cook for 2-3 hours, whisking every hour or so. Once the chocolate is melted through, remove cinnamon sticks, whisk it well and serve. If not using immediately, set crockpot to warm until you are ready to serve.
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    1. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

      April 14, 2016 at 7:05 pm

      I need that cup of hot chocolate right now!!!

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    2. Sabrina says

      April 16, 2016 at 4:03 am

      The slow cooker is such a useful kitchen tool! I use mine all the time!

      Reply
    3. Ciara says

      December 29, 2017 at 9:14 pm

      This recipe is amazing. I started using your recipe last winter and then since have had it 2x since the weather got so much colder these past few weeks!!! Thanks for sharing!!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        January 10, 2018 at 9:55 am

        Thats so great to hear! I'm glad you love my recipe, Ciara.

        - Jessica

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    4. Melissa says

      January 14, 2018 at 8:36 pm

      So good!! Velvety and smooth. I tried it and everyone who drank demanded the recipe! Thank you!

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    5. Millie says

      February 17, 2018 at 5:17 pm

      Is there any way I could substitute some of the cream, and use ground cinnamon instead of cinnamon sticks?

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    6. Daniel Schwery says

      November 14, 2018 at 5:12 pm

      Try adding a 1/2 tsp cumin and coriander black pepper and ginger and bump the chili powder to 1 Tbs. Adds a nice wholeness. Even smells like chocolate before you add it. Warms your sole!

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      • Jessica says

        November 15, 2018 at 2:07 pm

        Interesting combination! I’ll have to try. Thanks, Daniel!

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