Description
Luxurious hot chocolate bar delights guests with rich layers of chocolatey goodness. Guests can customize their perfect winter warmer with an array of gourmet toppings and mix-ins that spark joy at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups (1.9 L) slow cooker hot cocoa
- ½ cup (85 g) chocolate chips
- ½ cup (85 g) white chocolate chips
- ½ cup (75 g) mini peanut butter cups
- 6 oz (170 g) chocolate rolled wafers
- ½ cup (120 mL) sweetened whipped cream or canned whipped cream
- ¼ cup (40 g) Andes peppermint crunch baking chips
- ¼ cup chocolate syrup or hot fudge sauce
- ½ cup (50 g) mini marshmallows
- 12 candy canes
- 12 individually wrapped chocolates
Instructions
- Setup Station: Create a stable surface with a wooden cutting board or kitchen counter, positioning it for easy guest access and movement.
- Topping Preparation: Arrange decorative bowls filled with diverse mix-ins like marshmallows, crushed candy canes, chocolate shavings, and whipped cream, ensuring visually appealing and organized presentation.
- Hot Chocolate Brewing: Utilize a slow cooker to simmer the beverage on low heat for 1-2 hours, gently stirring periodically to maintain a silky texture and prevent burning.
- Serving Configuration: Place a large insulated dispenser centrally, surrounded by clean mugs, elegant stirring spoons, and soft napkins, creating an inviting and functional beverage station.
- Guest Experience: Welcome attendees to personalize their drink by exploring the variety of toppings, encouraging individual creativity and enjoyment through custom hot chocolate crafting.
Notes
- Prevent Beverage Burning: Stir hot chocolate occasionally in the slow cooker to maintain smooth texture and avoid scorching.
- Organized Topping Setup: Use decorative bowls and clear containers to display mix-ins attractively, making selection easy and visually appealing.
- Keep Drink Warm: Place hot chocolate in an insulated dispenser to maintain temperature throughout the gathering, ensuring guests enjoy warm beverages.
- Customize Experience: Offer diverse toppings like marshmallows, candy canes, and chocolate shavings to let guests create personalized hot chocolate creations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 43 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg