Instant Pot Hot Chocolate
Rich and creamy homemade hot chocolate made easily in your Instant Pot! With real chocolate and cocoa powder, this cozy drink is perfectly sweetened and ready in minutes.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 474kcal
Ingredients
- 5 cups milk (1% or 2%)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ to ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional Toppings: Whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate shavings, candy cane pieces
Instructions
- COMBINE: Add milk, heavy cream, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, the lower amount of sugar, and vanilla extract to your Instant Pot. Whisk well to combine.
- HEAT: Select the 'Saute' function and adjust to the lowest setting. Whisk ingredients together, breaking up any cocoa powder clumps.
- COOK: Heat for 8-10 minutes, whisking frequently, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is steaming but not boiling.
- FINISH: Press 'Cancel' and switch to the 'Keep Warm' setting. Whisk until perfectly smooth. Taste and add more sugar if needed. Note: You may not need to add more sugar if you're topping the hot chocolate with marshmallows or whipped cream.
- SERVE: Pour into mugs and add desired toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
- Whisk frequently while heating to prevent milk from sticking.
- Watch carefully for steam (not bubbles) to indicate it's done.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently, whisking to recombine.
- Use non-dairy milk, coconut cream, and non-dairy chocolate chips for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 568mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 928IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 2mg
