Create the Ultimate Hot Cocoa Board with rich cocoa and customizable toppings. Perfect for cozy gatherings, this board is a must-try for autumn and winter nights.
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Desserts & Sweet Treats, Drinks
Servings: 6cups of hot cocoa
Calories: 761kcal
Ingredients
For the hot cocoa
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 ½cupheavy whipping cream
2tablespoonvanilla
10ozpackage milk chocolate chipsor dark if you prefer
4cupsmilk
For the grazing board - You can use a mixture of these.
Large marshmallows
Small marshmallows
Mini dehydrated marshmallows
Peppermint marshmallows
Snowflake marshmallows
Cookies n Cream Pocky
Pocky
Mini candy canes
Pirouette cookies
Hot cocoa bombs
Chocolate dipped stir sticks
Mini chocolate chips
Chocolate sprinklesor any other of choice
Caramel candies
Chocolate syrup
Caramel sauce
Whipped cream
Instructions
In a 6 qt or larger crock pot, combine the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla.
Add in the heavy cream and milk and stir well.
Heat over low or high heat until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is warm. Stir often.
Keep on the warm setting if setting for any extended period of time.
To assemble: Select your toppings and display board.
We suggest that super small items such as sprinkles, chocolate chips, etc. be displayed in a bowl to keep items organized and contained.
Beginning with some of your larger items, begin placing the items around the board.
Follow up with some medium size items to fill more room. Adjust items as you go to create space and fill the board.
Finally, place the smaller items in any gaps and continue to adjust to accommodate the items. Add more items or take some away, if needed.
Display your serving board with the warm hot cocoa. Allow each individual to select their toppings of choice. Garnish with chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, whipped cream, etc.
Notes
Storage: Assembly of the board can take place prior to serving, but keep it covered tightly in plastic wrap to prevent the marshmallows from drying out. Hot cocoa can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat prior to serving.