Hot Cocoa in Beverages

How should I set up a hot chocolate bar for a party?

A hot chocolate bar is a fun way to serve hot chocolate to a crowd. Set up your hot chocolate station first. You can have a hot water dispenser and hot chocolate packs, or homemade hot chocolate in a crock pot. Let guests choose their own holiday mug. Set out toppings such as mini marshmallows, whipped cream, crushed candy pieces, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and peppermint sticks for stirring. Make sure you set out enough mugs, stirring spoons, and napkins for guests, and label each topping.

Can you make hot chocolate dairy free?

Cocoa powder is naturally dairy free. To make a dairy-free hot chocolate, all you have to do is sub out cow’s milk for a dairy-free alternative like soy milk, oat milk, or almond milk. These milk alternatives are creamy and work well as the base for homemade hot cocoa. You may also be able to find a dairy-free hot chocolate mix as well.

Can you make hot chocolate in a slow cooker?

If you’re hosting a holiday gathering, preparing hot chocolate in a crock pot or slow cooker is an ideal way to allow guests to serve themselves hot chocolate throughout the event. To make slow cooker hot chocolate from scratch, add cocoa powder, vanilla, milk, and heavy whipping cream to a slow cooker and keep it on low, stirring occasionally. Some recipes also call for the addition of melted semisweet chocolate.