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Instant Pot Hot Chocolate

This easy recipe for Instant Pot Hot Chocolate will show you how to make hot cocoa from scratch in just a few minutes. Skip the store-bought powder and make your own homemade version instead. You'll love the rich and creamy flavor of this decadent drink.

Prep Time0

Cook Time5

Course: Dessert, Drinks

Cuisine: American

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Servings: cups

Calories: 245kcal

Author: Valerie Skinner

Equipment

Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker

Ingredients

1 cup Cocoa Powder unsweetened
1 cup Water filtered
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 pinch Sea Salt
10 cups Whole Milk

Instructions

Add the water, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and sugar to the instant pot. Turn to SAUTE mode.
Whisk until the sugar and cocoa powder dissolve into the water.
Add in the milk and vanilla extract and whisk until fully combined.
Turn the instant pot to KEEP WARM setting.
Taste the hot chocolate and add more sweetener if desired. Add more milk if you enjoy less chocolate flavor.
Serve hot or leave it in the instant pot on KEEP WARM if serving guests.
Ladle into mugs and enjoy!

Notes

🍪Hot Chocolate Using Chocolate Chips

To make Instant Pot Hot Chocolate using chocolate chips instead of cocoa powder for 10 servings.

Start by adding about 6-8 ounces of milk or water per serving into the Instant Pot – this equates to approximately 60-80 ounces in total.
For the chocolate, replace the cocoa powder with chocolate chips; a good rule of thumb is to use about ½ to 1 ounce of chocolate chips per serving, so you’ll need around 5-10 ounces of chocolate chips in total. Stir the chocolate chips into the liquid until they are well combined.
Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ and heat the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate chips are completely melted and the beverage is heated through.
Be careful not to let it boil. Once done, switch to the ‘Keep Warm’ mode to maintain the perfect serving temperature.

✅Instant Pot Hot Chocolate With Swiss Miss

Making Instant Pot Hot Chocolate with Swiss Miss packets is a convenient and quick way to serve a crowd. For 10 servings, you’ll need about 10 packets of Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Mix.

Start by pouring either milk or water into the Instant Pot – use about 6 to 8 ounces per packet, depending on your preference for richness.
Add the cocoa mix packets to the liquid. Stir to combine, ensuring the powder dissolves completely.
Close the lid and set your Instant Pot to the ‘Sauté’ function, warming the mixture until hot but not boiling. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once heated, switch the Instant Pot to the ‘Keep Warm’ setting, ready to serve your hot chocolate at the perfect temperature. Enjoy a cozy, chocolatey treat with minimal effort!

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