Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Recipe
Oh my goodness, guess where I was earlier this week? Did you guess NYC? Was it the title that gave it away? Perhaps it was all those tweets I sent out? Either way, yes! Little Rhode Island girl took a train to the big city all in honor of American Heritage™ Chocolate's debut at the M&M’S World® store in Times Square. Now, let's back track just a second. Have you heard of this chocolate experience yet? Well, sit back a while and let me tell you all about it. Plus, I have a scrumptious hot chocolate recipe that can be made in a slow cooker to share with you. So, it will all be worth the wait, I promise. This is a sponsored post about American Heritage™ Chocolate, regardless all opinions are my own.
I have a feeling that you love chocolate as much as I do. Well, I've learned a thing or two about chocolate history over the last week. What I found really interesting to learn is that chocolate candy or confections has only been eaten for a little over 100 years.What? How could this be? Prior to that, chocolate was actually melted in ceramic cups and consumed during meal and tea times. Seriously did not have a clue, but I find it so intriguing. This needs to be added to our history books in school. Okay, it probably is in there somewhere. History wasn't exactly one of my favorite classes. If they had given us chocolate drink tasting lessons, it's pretty much guaranteed that I would have aced the class. History lessons by the cupful? Yes please!
Just so happens, the idea behind American Heritage™ Chocolate is to preserve our history and educate about our nation through the engaging story behind chocolate. They developed an authentic recipe based on the way it was made back in the 1750's for us to enjoy now so many years later. While at the debut, I was able to learn, see and smell some of the ingredients used. From common spices like cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg are used and some more unusual and unexpected flavors like chili pepper, orange and anise. True to the history of chocolate, this recipe was created in a chocolate drink mix.
I got to sample some for myself. Now, you're probably wondering if this historic "Chocolate Drink" is like hot chocolate? I'd say yes in the sense that it's served hot and has chocolate flavor, but this is more of a chocolate experience. It's rich and decadent and chock full of real chocolate. The serving ratio is two tablespoons of the finely grated chocolate drink mix to two tablespoons of hot water. I would equate it to liquid chocolate, but it's not overly sweet. It's just right and absolutely needs to be tried by every chocolate lover. I'm not being subtle, that means YOU!
To celebrate, I went ahead and did some experimenting when I got home. I've been dying to make hot chocolate in my slow cooker and thought this would be the perfect chance to try it out. I wanted to add something rich and creamy to match the exquisite flavor of the chocolate drink mix. So, I want all crazy with it. My son is always complaining that hot chocolate mixes don't taste as good as when you visit high end coffee shops. He's right. When I gave him some to try, he asked how in the heck I made it taste so good at home? Score!
Want to make some?
Hot Chocolate in Your Slow Cooker
Ingredients:
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1 pint of heavy cream
6 cups of whole milk
12.72 package of American Heritage Chocolate "Finely Grated Chocolate Drink"
Directions: Add all of the ingredients to your slow cooker. Set on low and stir frequently. You do not want the milk to scold. Cook for approximately 2 hours or until all of the chocolate is melted. Serve in small doses. Enjoy!
Next time you're in the big city, make sure to visit the M&M’S World® store in Times Square. Visit the third floor to check out American Heritage™ Chocolate! You can also buy M&Ms by the pound in any color you could possibly imagine and all the wonderful M&M things your little heart could ever desire.
My favorite find? Birthday Cake M&M'S. Oh yeah baby!
Want to stay in the loop for more exciting news and happenings? Make sure to like the American Heritage Chocolate on Facebook and follow @choc_history on Twitter.
I want to send a special thanks to American Heritage™ Chocolate for letting me be a part of their big debut, it was such an honor and a pleasure!
On a scale of 1 to 10, how big of a chocolate fan are you? Did you learn anything new about the history of chocolate?
Congratulations! Your delicious hot chocolate has been featured at our Simple Supper Tuesday Linky Party at Moore or Less Cooking!! Nettie
Link: http://mooreorlesscooking.com/2014/11/24/simple-supper-tuesday-linky-party-37/
Hello gorgeous! I'm licking my lips right now, it looks so good! Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see on Monday at 7 pm. We love to party with you! Happy Sunday~Lou Lou Girls
Oh no it looks yummy I want one for myself! 🙂
This hot chocolate looks delicious! And I love your measuring spoons! Where did you get those? Anyways, I've pinned your hot chocolate and thank you for sharing! 🙂
Lovin' that spoon set pictured in the beginning of the post. I'm probably a 9 on the chocolate lover scale...but I need something with it. Plain chocolate doesn't do it for me.
This sounds wonderfully decadent and what a treat on a cold night. Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy
Oh my gosh, those drinks looks so tempting and delicious. Thanks for sharing.
Wow...I never would have thought to make hot chocolate in a slow cooker. That drink looks amazing!
That is SO yummy looking. Chocolate is addicting for sure! 😉
I love the packaging and the hot chocolate looks great!
This looks great!!! I am so wanting this right now!
Ohh, now that is tasty and everybody loves chocolate!
that looks so good. it' so cold out right now, this would be perfect right about now.
That looks just too delicious. What a fab drink for winter months!
Wow, that hot chocolate looks so delicious; I could really go for a nice pick cup of it now!
OMG that hot chocolate looks too darn good to drink! It's almost midnight and I want some! mmmmm
This hot chocolate sounds amazing. I have to try this in my slow cooker.
AWESOME!! I love American Heritage Chocolate. I bought some at the Williamsburg Visitor's Center last time I was there.
I like the historical chocolate drink. Having real chocolate in it gives it really a unique taste.
Oh man, I love how you styled the hot chocolate pictures with the chocolate sauce dripping down! Totally makes me want to have one.
That looks absolutely delicious! Perfect to serve for the holidays!
Mmm, that looks so delicious. It's been a while since I've had a really great cup of hot chocolate. Thanks for sharing!
One reason why i like winters is HOT Chocolate. I love this post and the pics look so yummy, i will absolutely try it this weekend for a little indulgence for me and my boyfriend.
If I love winter for some reason, that is HOT Chocolate. So here is the time and reason to make one for me and my boyfriend for this weekend. Will absolutely try this one, thanks for sharing!
This hot chocolate looks so yummy, wow! I mostly like just a little piece of dark chocolate, but your recipe may make me change my mind and try something new 🙂
Oh wow. I guess it is true you learn something new everyday. I had no clue chocolate had been eaten as candy for 100 years.
I love any kind of chocolate. As soon as it starts getting cold out I start making hot chocolate. This would be great to make on our game night.
That looks so good. I love hot chocolate and this recipe looks really good. Thanks for sharing.
Oh man... That looks and sound amazing!!! Thank you for sharing!!
I don't like hot drinks at all but that cocoa you made! Wow, I love the look of it.
Definitely pinning this post! That hot cocoa looks absolutely scrumptious!
I didn't even think about doing this in a crock pot. It looks so good!
This sounds like a delicious drink! I've never thought of making hot chocolate in a slow cooker before, but I'm sure it's extra tasty!
I've never even thought about making hot chocolate in the slow cooker - what a great idea! Looks divine - loaded with chocolate!
I have never heard of this chocolate before but boy does it sound good and so do your recipes! I want chocolate now!
I love hot chocolate. There is nothing better on a cold winter's day than a cup of hot chocolate.
I am definitely a 10 on the scale. Your hot chocolate looks AMAZING!
This looks amazing! My daughter and I are huge fans of hot chocolate and I never thought to use my slow cooker! I'll have to give this a try1
I don't think I can live without chocolate - it's my comfort & happy food. While I'm a chocoholic, unfortunately I don't much about its history so I think I'm going to do some reading about that.
This sounds amazing and I am going to try it. I always make the kids home made hot cocoa but I would have never thought to make it in my slow cooker. Thanks for sharing.
I had no clue that chocolate as a candy was so new! That's fascinating to learn. This hot chocolate sounds delicious.
Oh I love chocolate and a good hot chocolate is awesome this time of year!!
My stomach literally rumbled so loud when I stated reading this. It's almost dinner here but frankly WOW what a fun opportunity for you to go to NY and hear all about hot chocolate. I would never ever even really think of using my slow cooker for hot chocolate. You have given me something to consider.
i love chocolate. will try slow cooker hot chocolate
I love hot chocolate 🙂 this one looks really authentic and delicious!!