Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this creamy and rich Slow Cooker Candy Cane White Hot Chocolate, made with smooth white chocolate, crushed candy canes, and a touch of vanilla. Perfect for warming up on chilly days and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- ½ gallon whole milk
- 8 ounces Ghirardelli white chocolate baking bars, broken into small pieces
- ½ cup crushed candy canes (about 8 candy canes)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish
- Whipped cream
- Crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Add the whole milk, white chocolate pieces, crushed candy canes, and vanilla extract to a 5-quart or larger slow cooker.
- Cook the Hot Chocolate: Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 1 hour and 30 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure the chocolate fully melts and the candy canes dissolve evenly.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the hot chocolate into mugs, then top each with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes for a festive finish. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Crushing about 8 candy canes should yield the ½ cup needed, with extra to garnish your drinks.
- If candy canes are unavailable, starlight peppermint candies can be used as a substitute.
- Stirring frequently helps prevent the chocolate from sticking to the slow cooker and ensures an even texture.
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk as specified or substitute with half-and-half.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
