Description
Indulge in the cozy and festive Slow Cooker Candy Cane White Hot Chocolate, a creamy blend of rich white chocolate and minty crushed candy canes slow-cooked to perfection. This easy holiday treat is topped with whipped cream and extra crushed candy canes for a delightful finish, perfect for warming up during winter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 gallon whole milk
- 8 ounces Ghirardelli white chocolate baking bars, broken into small pieces
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes (approximately 8 candy canes)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnishes
- Whipped cream
- Crushed candy canes for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients including whole milk, white chocolate pieces, crushed candy canes, and vanilla extract to have them ready for slow cooking.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Add the milk, broken white chocolate, crushed candy canes, and vanilla extract to a 5-quart or larger slow cooker, making sure everything is evenly distributed.
- Cook the Mixture: Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on HIGH for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Stir the mixture every 15 minutes to ensure the chocolate melts evenly and candy canes dissolve properly.
- Serve: Once cooked, pour the hot chocolate into mugs. Top each cup with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with extra crushed candy canes for a festive and flavorful garnish.
- Enjoy Warm: Serve immediately while hot for the best comforting experience, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights.
Notes
- For the crushed candy canes, using about 8 candy canes yields 1/2 cup which allows some extra for garnish.
- If candy canes are unavailable, starlight peppermint candies can be used as a flavorful substitute.
- Stirring frequently during cooking helps prevent the chocolate from sticking or burning on the sides of the slow cooker.
- This recipe serves about 8 cups, ideal for sharing with family and friends.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
