Yes, slow cookers are traditionally used for home-cooked meals, but have you ever tried slow cooker hot chocolate?  While the weather is still cool, we couldn’t think of anything better than sipping this creamy, marshmallow-topped deliciousness! Serves 8 – 10. Ingredients for this recipe are available in our Farm Shop.

Ingredients

1 litre milk

300ml double cream

200g dark chocolate, chopped

100g milk chocolate, chopped

Marshmallows, to serve

Softly whipped cream, to serve

Method

Pour the milk and double cream into the slow cooker. Add the chopped dark and milk chocolate.

Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring halfway through cooking.

After 2 hours, remove the lid and stir again. Then continue to cook for 15 – 20 minutes.

Ladle into mugs and top with a dollop of cream and marshmallows.

Top Tip

Add your favourite liqueur or spirit to your mug.