Easy Instant Pot Hot Chocolate + Bar Idea

Instant Pot Hot Chocolate in a red cup topped with marshmallows and chocolate drizzle sauce.

Easy Instant Pot Hot Chocolate + Bar Idea

This rich and creamy Instant Pot Hot Chocolate will be the best hot chocolate you've ever tasted! It’s easy to make and is perfect for holidays, parties and fun time with the kids! See below for the full recipe and for fun Hot Chocolate Bar toppings ideas.

Course Dessert, Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword Hot Chocolate, Hot Chocolate Bar, Instant Pot Hot Chocolate

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 10

Servings

Author Ivory

Equipment

Instant Pot
Whisk

Ingredients

5 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup milk chocolate chips
½ cup hot cocoa mix
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings Ideas:

Marshmallows
Whipped Cream
Candy Canes
Chocolate Sauce Drizzle
Cinnamon Sticks
Chocolate Whipped Cream
Crushed Chocolate Bar
Peppermint Patties
Crushed Graham Crackers
Sea Salt
Vanilla Ice Cream

Instructions

Turn the Instant Pot on "Sauté" mode and add the milk, heavy whipping cream, chocolate chips and hot cocoa mix.
Give the ingredients a good stir and then wait for the chocolate to melt, about 5 minutes. Once the chocolate has melted, stir again.
Stir in the vanilla extract. Turn off the "Sauté" mode and turn on the "Keep Warm" mode. Do not boil. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

*This recipe was made in a 6 quart Instant Pot but can be made in an 8 quart without making any changes.

*This recipe can be doubled.

*Be sure to give your hot chocolate a stir before serving if it's been sitting to blend in all of the ingredients that may have settled at the bottom.

*I recommend not keeping your Instant Pot Hot Chocolate on "Keep Warm" mode for longer than 5 hours.

*I did not add any extra sugar to this recipe because the milk chocolate chips and the hot cocoa mix I used was enough.

*Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an air tight container for up to 4 days.

*To make in slow cooker: place all ingredients into slow cooker, place lid on top and slow cook on low for 3 hours. Once the 3 hours is up, stir, replace lid and put the slow cooker on warm.

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