Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Instant Pot Double Hot Chocolate. Made with high-quality chocolate and cocoa powder, this creamy hot chocolate is the perfect treat for cold weather or any time you need a comforting drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base:
- 1 bar of 72% cocoa Ghirardelli Chocolate (3.5 oz)
Cocoa Paste:
- 2/3 cup Hershey’s cocoa powder
- Water
Hot Chocolate:
- 1 gallon Vitamin D Milk
- 1 1/3 cups granulated white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Small pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Toppings:
- Whipped topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Base: Turn on the instant pot via the slow cook button. Chop the chocolate bar and place it into the pot. Stir quickly as it melts and add the milk.
- Make Cocoa Paste: Mix cocoa powder with water to form a thick paste. Add it to the instant pot and stir.
- Add Sugar: Stir in the sugar to taste.
- Optional Spices: Add cinnamon and nutmeg if desired.
- Cook: Cover the pot and stir occasionally. After 2 hours, the hot chocolate will be ready.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream and cinnamon before serving.
Notes
- Adjust sugar to taste as the hot chocolate warms up.
- Cinnamon and nutmeg are optional for flavoring.
- Stir the hot chocolate occasionally during cooking.
- Top with whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Instant Pot, Slow Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Hot chocolate, Instant Pot, Double Hot Chocolate, Comforting Drink, Cocoa, Winter Beverage
