Everyone will enjoy this Grinch hot chocolate even the Who’s in Whoville! This is a homemade hot chocolate that is made with condensed milk, white chocolate chips, vanilla, and more, that is perfectly colored a Grinch green. Swirl on some whipped cream and candy heart sprinkles for the perfect Grinch drink to sip this holiday season.
Christmas is one of my favorite holidays, and The Grinch is a top movie! If you too love this popular moody green guy, then I am sure you will enjoy this hot chocolate recipe. Pair with some Grinch cookies turn on and watch your favorite holiday movies with a fun Grinch theme.
I love a good hot chocolate or hot cocoa! I wanted to share a few more of my favorite recipes for you all to try out. Here is my tried and true slow cooker hot chocolate. Or whip up my pink velvet hot chocolate or my sugar plum white hot chocolate.
Reasons You Will Love This Grinch Hot Chocolate
- Festive and fun themed drink inspired by Dr. Seuss’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” movie. This fun beverage is fun for all ages and inspired by the famous character.
- Sweet, creamy, and a warm drink to sip on. You will enjoy how sweet and refreshing the drink is.
- A great drink to make in the colder months of the year to warm yourself up from the inside out.
- Decorate the top of the hot chocolate any way you want for a festive or whimsical presentation value.
- Easy to make, and made with easy ingredients.
- Kids and adults can sip and enjoy this refreshing and cozy homemade hot chocolate.
Ingredients You Will Need
Heavy Cream and Milk – I created this hot chocolate to be ultra-creamy, so I opted for whole milk and heavy cream. The two work together to create rich flavor but also a thick texture.
White Chocolate – White chocolate chips will be used for flavoring the drink. Make sure to use quality chocolate as it will be a stand-out flavor in the drink.
Sweetened Condensed Milk – This is going to be thick and creamy and really used to sweeten and thicken up the hot chocolate a bit more.
Food Coloring – I used green and yellow food coloring to create this light and vivid Grinch-themed color.
Vanilla – A splash of vanilla extract will help balance all the flavors in the drink.
Variations To Recipe
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract for a mint-flavored hot chocolate.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of any flavored extract of choice. Raspberry, orange, rum, etc.
- Mix in crushed peppermint candies and let them melt down for a minty twist to the drink.
- Add a shot of peppermint schnapps to each glass or even RumChata to create a boozy hot chocolate for adults.
- Use chopped white chocolate bars instead of white chocolate chips.
- Drizzle in some caramel sauce at the end to give the hot chocolate mix a caramel flavor.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons peanut butter for a nutty hot chocolate.
- Feel free to change up the color of the food coloring you use to alter the coloring of the drink.
- Use coconut milk instead of heavy cream for a coconut-flavored hot chocolate. You could even rim the glass in toasted coconut flakes.
- Reach for dairy-free ingredients if you want a dairy-free Grinch hot chocolate recipe.
- Decorate the top of the drink any way you want. I loved the sprinkles but feel free to change the look.
Tips for Success
Size of Slow Cooker
You want to make sure the slow cooker is the right size, otherwise, it can overheat the hot chocolate. You want it to be around 1/2 full of liquid, to ensure it heats evenly. Don’t do more than 2/3rds the way full.
Low and Slow
When working with a drink in the slow cooker it is important to heat low and slow. High temperatures will curdle and scorch the mixture. So leave the setting on low, and allow it to slowly heat up.
Stir Occasionally
It is important that when you are making this you do stir it here and there. This is going to make sure that the chocolate or other ingredients do not stick to the bottom of the slow cooker.
Food Coloring
Quality food coloring is a good option as adding too much cheap food colorings can alter the flavor of the drink. I like to use gel-based food coloring.
Serve Warm
Once your hot chocolate is ready switch to a warm setting and then ladle up the hot chocolate. This is meant to be served warm and fresh.
Storing Leftovers
Refrigerate any of the leftovers you have, by placing them in an airtight container. Just make sure that before you pour and reheat you need to stir as it can separate a bit once it sits and cools down in the fridge.
You can warm up in the microwave, slow cooker, or in a pan on the stovetop. Just heat on low so it slowly warms up.
FAQs
Can I turn this into a boozy Grinch hot chocolate recipe?
Yes, simply make the hot chocolate as directed. Then once you pour into a glass add our alcohol of choice. RumChata, bourbon, whiskey, etc. Any type of alcohol works. Add a shot or make it extra strong and add a double shot.
Can I make this hot chocolate on the stovetop?
Use low heat and add the ingredients into a pot on the stovetop. Then heat on low and allow the mixture to heat up and stir often to prevent the chocolate from burning. Once the chocolate is fully melted and the ingredients are well incorporated, add food coloring. Then serve up in a mug and enjoy.
Does this hot chocolate crockpot recipe double?
Yes, you can double the recipe if you want to make a larger batch. Just ensure you do not fill the slow cooker more than 2/3rds the way full. Otherwise, it can affect the heating of the mixture. If you don’t have a large enough crockpot you can use two crockpots instead.
Can I use white chocolate bars instead of white chocolate chips?
Of course! Go right ahead and reach for a chocolate bar if you prefer. Ghirardelli is a great chocolate for this recipe. Just roughly chop the chocolate before you add it to the slow cooker. Then heat up the same way as you would chocolate chips.
How long should I cook it in the crockpot?
Typically you will only heat the hot chocolate for 1-2 hours or until it is well melted and mixed well. You are essentially just wanting to warm the ingredients up and then once that is done it is ready to pour into glasses and serve.
More Holiday Drink Recipes
Grinch Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 4 cups whole milk
- 16 ounces white chocolate chips
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- green food coloring
- yellow food coloring
Instructions
- Add the heavy cream, milk, chocolate chips, condensed milk, and vanilla, stir gently to combine.
- Cook on low heat for 2-3 hours. Make sure to stir every 30 minutes or so, or the chocolate will burn on bottm.
- Next add the green and yellow food coloring to reach your desired Grinch shade.
- Then stir well and ladle up. You can keep on the warm setting for around 3 hours.
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