Description
Indulge in the festive warmth of Slow Cooker Candy Cane White Hot Chocolate, a creamy and cozy drink made with rich white chocolate and peppermint-infused crushed candy canes. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe offers a delightful twist to classic hot chocolate with a smooth vanilla finish and festive garnishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- ½ gallon whole milk
- 8 ounces Ghirardelli white chocolate baking bars, broken into small pieces
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish
- Whipped cream
- Crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients including the whole milk, white chocolate baking bars broken into small pieces, crushed candy canes, and vanilla extract to ensure smooth cooking without delays.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Add the whole milk, white chocolate pieces, crushed candy canes, and vanilla extract into a 5-quart or larger slow cooker, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Cook Mixture: Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 1 hour and 30 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent the chocolate from sticking to the sides and to ensure the candy cane flavors blend thoroughly.
- Serve: Once the hot chocolate is fully warmed and blended, pour it into mugs and top each serving with a generous swirl of whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes for a festive garnish.
- Enjoy Warm: Serve immediately while warm for the best creamy and peppermint-flavored experience perfect for holiday enjoyment.
Notes
- Crush about 8 candy canes to yield the ½ cup required for the recipe, with extra for garnishing the drinks.
- If candy canes are unavailable, starlight peppermint candies are a suitable substitute to create the same festive peppermint flavor.
- Stirring every 15 minutes during cooking is essential to prevent chocolates from burning to the sides of the slow cooker.
- Use a 5-quart or larger slow cooker to accommodate the volume without spillage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
