Slow Cooker Coconut Hot Chocolate. {Video!}
Oh my GOSH. You guysssss.
So. You know how I have this food blog where I do weird things like take pictures of food in my dining room and then tell you how OMGamazing it is and that you must must must make it right right now? Like every single day?
Well. This is no exception. Slow cooker hot chocolate: HELLO!
Um, also? Pictured above is a perfect example of how I cannot follow instructions. Apparently “open other end” means “open whatever end you feel like because you never pay attention.” Pretty sure most of my previous teachers would agree that I rarely followed directions. Hate it. Bah.
Anyway. I am pretty much dying. This is the creamiest, thickest, richest, most luxurious hot chocolate I have ever tasted. Now I know what people mean when they talk about “sipping chocolate.” This is actually like sipping melted chocolate. MELTED freaking chocolate. I mean, seriously. You are practically drinking melted chocolate. Should I maybe say it a fourth time? Hmmmm.
I’ve been obsessed with the idea of coconut hot chocolate ever since Katie shared some coconut fudgesicles this summer. But, you know, I loooooathe being hot, like to point that you would absolutely hate my guts and think I was the worst human on the face of the earth if you had to spend more than 15 minutes with me outside in the blazing sun in about 85-degree weather… so obviously I could not make this beautiful beverage until there was a chill in the air.
That there I did.
This is huge because I don’t even LIKE hot drinks. I really am not a fan of any warm liquid sliding down my esophagus and it feels so unsettling in my stomach. Yeah, laugh it up. I’m sorry. It just makes me feel so… so… yuck. I will probably consume a hot beverage or two that contains the words “peppermint” and “mocha” this season, but just a few. And when I say a few, I really mean about half of one or two. For me, I want iced all the way. Total weirdo. 23 degrees and an iced latte, pleaseandthankyou.
So not only is this drink made with real coconut milk, chopped dark chocolate and cocoa, the mugs are rimmed with crushed toasted coconut. It’s complete with some of your favorite marshmallows and a a big puff of coconut whipped cream plopped right in the center, but I wouldn’t hate it if you added a little Baileys or Kahlua or whatever. Can you even think of anything better?
Oh wait. I can. You made it in your CROCKPOT. Pour, stir, done.
Seriously.
Thick and Creamy Crockpot Coconut Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 4 (13 oz) cans full-fat coconut milk
- 2 (14 oz) cans sweetened condensed milk
- 8 ounces high-quality dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup dutch process cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons coconut extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened flaked or shredded coconut
- frosting to rim the mugs
- whipped cream or
- coconut whipped cream for topping
- marshmallows for topping
Instructions
- Add coconut milk, condensed milk and extracts to your crock pot, whisking to combine. Stir in salt, cocoa powder and chocolate, whisking again. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours. You want to stir and whisk every 15 minutes or so, making sure the chocolate melts nicely and is thoroughly distributed throughout the mixture. The best thing I can say here is to “know” your crockpot. I knew that mine could sit on low for a few hours while being mixed at least once every 30 minutes. After a while it began to thicken and bubble on the sides, so I left it on but removed the lid and whisked well. Just keep your eye on it and whisk everything together.
- Before serving, add coconut to a small saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon. Toast for 5-6 minutes until golden. Let cool, then add to a paper or ziplock bag and crush with you hands under small flakes remain.
- To serve, rim the edges of a mug with some frosting or glaze or something sticky, then dip the rims in the toasted coconut flakes. pressing gently to adhere. Pour hot chocolate in the mugs and garnish with whipped cream and marshmallows.
Notes
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335 Comments on “Slow Cooker Coconut Hot Chocolate. {Video!}”
I looked at this 20 minutes ago and I literally cannot stop thinking about it. The toasted coconut on the sides is just too much.
You are unstopable! I love the mess of the first photo, yum!
I’m literally drooling right now. I’m sitting in my office drooling on my computer… so professional.
Is this real life?
I agree with you – OMGamazing!! Chocolate and coconut… love it every time!
Agreed on the hot beverages. Hot coffee bad, iced coffee goooood!
ohmygosh.
I might just bring my crockpot to work and fill up on this goodness throughout the day. I think it makes perfect sense…
once again- absolutely be-u-ti-ful pics.
question though, allergies to coconut makes me wonder if swee t condensed for all the milk product would work? I am only guessing the flaked coconut can be eliminated. (i wonder what could replaced shredded coconut… hmmm)
I would probably use whole milk/half and half/unsweetened almond milk in place for the coconut milk – it may be slightly thinner but I definitely would use all condensed – it would be way too sweet!
I just want to thank you for these awesome recipes you post and for the delicious images that accompany them. You sustain me during my boring-as-hell workweek. I saw this post a half hour ago and it is happily riding on my mind…
I can’t even…I don’t….What the…
blerg
Girl. The coconut milk, the sweetend cond milk, the marshmallows. The set-it and forget-it. There is only good things that can come from this! And we are the opposite – I can drink scalding hot coffee and I love it! I want this. Pinning!
Your photos are ALL so pinworthy. I love this recipe!
Wow, those pictures are incredible! This looks like pretty much the best hot chocolate ever. :)
This looks SO incredible! I also love the “Open Other End,” on the can picture. Haha!
My mouth is watering so bad right now. I love your creative recipes! Great inspiration.
Jess,
Unlike you I adore hot drinks. I literally heat up my water in a mug just to sip on (yes, this is just like a hot tea minus the tea bag, which means i am a total grandma). Hot chocolate is one of my favorite drinks, and I absolutely am dying over this recipe and those pictures. You are so incredibly talented and everyday you amaze me even more. I had to tell you that yesterday I was having the ultimate shitty day, and then I remembered it was Tuesday….which meant your Tuesday things! You totally made me smile and turned my day around with your wit and humor. Thanks for having a blog and just being you!
thank you so so so much!!
OMG what the heck. this looks so insane. i’m speechless.
Oh. My. Gosh. I want all of that in my thermos rightnow. Please and thanks.
Wha…? How…? Oh. ma. gah.
Blerg indeed.
(In the best way possible).
Oh boy, you’ve out done yourself once again! Looks delicious!
This looks SO GOOD and I don’t even like coconut! Maybe it’ll convert me…
This looks amazing! Perfect for serving to guests at Christmas I think :)
I’m going to pretend like calories are not real things while I dream about eating this.
I have been thinking about “gourmet” hot coco since this weekend and OMG this fits the bill! So trying it! This weekend I had hazelnut, dark chocolate, and white chocolate w/orange hot cocoa. 3 different types of amazing hot beverage that I could have every day. I might try making them in my crock pot now. Great idea!
WOW!! Not to be redundant, but that totally looks ike you’d be drinking melted chocolate!
These have to be the best pictures you have ever taken….EVER!!!!! You’re a total genius in the kitchen :)
Oh MY GOSH! You made me very thirsty! Your photos are just beautiful too by the way!
That first photo just EXPLODED my head. Whoa.
You are crazy!! I am trying to imagine this combination and it seems so thick and delicious. Must try it soon. I have guests staying with me the next 3 weeks and hot chocolate has been a big topic. :)
ultimate food porn
These pictures!!! I cannot even handle it!
This looks and sounds (reads, whatever) freakin’ amazing. And I’m thinking this would be perfect for my bookclub I’m hosting in December. I would LOVE to hear ideas and suggestions on how to make this an adult beverage. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
I would probably just add 1/4 cup or more of Baileys/Kahlua and go from there!
Perhaps you could try Malibu Rum since it has a coconut flair to it? Thanks for sharing this recipe -Looks absolutely to die for and can’t wait to try it!!
ummmm 100% making this this weekend. I cannot believe how delicious that looks!
I need this in my life!!
This is gorgeous. Like, to die for. I am drooooooling over here.
I just tried coconut milk for the first time this week and I was very impressed. This is the perfect reason to go out and pick up another can!
THANK YOU!
ugh, stop it! Looks freaking amazing.
OMG I feel guilty just looking at the pictures. Then I pinned it to my Recipes to Try board! Coconut and chocolate are two things I can’t resist!
instead of dark chocolate can i use milk chocolate
instead of dark chocolate can use milk chocolate?
yep!
wow. this looks divine!!! love the coconut milk twist :>
omg this looks ah-MAY-zing!!
What the what??? This is incredible! I heart coconut everything and at this time of year I love a mug of hot goodness to keep me warm. I love every thing about this:-)
Ohmygoodness!! This is beyond, just beyond. It’s just hit about 95 degrees here in sunny Australia and yet I am still licking the screen. Gosh!! I will be remembering this for winter!! x
I never thought to make hot chocolate in the crockpot. I think my life has been changed forever.
Okay, now I really need a crock pot.
Shut the front door. Just shut it. Then open it and hand me one of these hot chocolates.
My two favorite things chocolate and coconut! Lovely!
sign me up!! That sounds delightful!
here’s the thing . . . what would I do if I’m not a coconut fan? Can I adapt to just chocolate?
as long as it’s not an allergy thing, you can still use canned coconut milk (the coconut flavor is not strong at all) and omit the extract and coconut on the rim! if you don’t want to do that, i’d use whole milk or half/half.
Jessica, SO good to know. It’s not an allergy, just a preference. If the coconut flavor isn’t strong, I’m on it!
Now what if I add a little Kahlua to my mug before I pour it . . . :)
PS — THANK YOU! I love every post on this blog, and what you create here has been served at my dinner table so many times.
PPS — My husband travels a lot for work also and I’m glad I’m not the only one who has wine for dinner and watches trashy TV in his absence. Love you for that.
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Wow…I don’t even know where to begin. Those overflowing mugs of cocoa look unreal. I would love a cup before bed tonight!!!