Description
This Halloween Hot Chocolate recipe is a festive and rich drink perfect for warming up at a witch-themed party. Made with milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, and a splash of purple gel food coloring, it’s slowly cooked in a slow cooker to develop deep, creamy flavors with a spooky twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Milk & Cream
- 8 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Other
- 1 tube purple gel food coloring
Instructions
- Warm Milk: Heat one cup of milk in a microwave-safe container for one minute until warm but not boiling.
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Pour the remaining milk and heavy cream into the bowl of the slow cooker.
- Mix Cocoa Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Gradually add the warmed milk, stirring until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the chocolate mixture into the slow cooker with the milk and cream, stirring to incorporate evenly.
- Cook Hot Chocolate: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for four hours or on high for three hours to allow flavors to meld and the drink to thicken slightly.
- Finish and Serve: When ready to serve, remove the lid and add the purple gel food coloring. Whisk the hot chocolate thoroughly to evenly distribute the color, creating a festive Halloween appearance.
Notes
- Turn plain hot chocolate into a delicious Halloween treat with this simple slow cooker drink recipe perfect for a witch-themed party.
- Use full-fat milk and heavy cream for a richer, creamier texture.
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your taste.
- For an adult twist, add a splash of peppermint or orange liqueur just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 268 milligrams
- Fat: 16 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 38 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 11 grams
- Cholesterol: 53 milligrams
