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This is an overhead vertical image of two grey mugs on a light grey surface. in the mugs are hot cocoa with a large square marshmallow and a sprinkle of cocoa powder. To the top of the mugs is a stack of small white plates with silver spoons on it. Another mug with hot cocoa on a white plate is to the left top of the image. Recipe
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Silky Smooth Instant Pot Hot Chocolate (in 5-Minutes!)

Instant pot hot chocolate is intensely rich and silky smooth! Perfect for a group, this hands-off recipe can be made in just 5 minutes!

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Prep: 0 minCook: 5 minTotal: 5 min
Servings: 6 cups

Ingredients

  • 6 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup agave nectar, honey, maple syrup or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 8 oz chopped chocolate: milk, semisweet or dark work!
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Optional toppings: marshmallows, candy canes, whipped cream, etc.

Instructions

  1. Add all of the ingredients to the instant pot.
    This is an overhead horizontal image looking into an instant pot with cocoa powder, chopped chocolate and milk in it, not yet stirred or combined. The instant pot is on a light grey surface.
  2. With the lid open, set the instant pot to “sauté” and cook while stirring until the chocolate is melted and the entire mixture is heated through, usually the mixture is just starting to simmer!
    This is an overhead horizontal image looking into an instant pot with hot cocoa in it. A ladle is in the instant pot with the handle leaning against the left top side of it. The instant pot is on a light grey surface.
  3. Cancel the sauté function and set to “keep warm” until ready to serve! Ladle into mugs and top with desired toppings. 
    This is an overhead horizontal image of a glass mug with hot cocoa and marshmallows on top. The mug is sprinkled with cocoa powder and sits on a small white plate. More glass cups and another mug is on the light grey surface surrounding the plate with the hot cocoa mug on it. A vintage silver spoon dips is sticking out of the mug. An instant pot is coming in from the top right corner of the image.

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Recipe Development + Food Photography by Jessica Reynolds-Corden
from Jessica Eats.

Nutrition Info:

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 387
  • Sugar: 38.5g
  • Sodium: 328mg
  • Fat: 20.3g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44.3g
  • Fiber: 2.4g
  • Protein: 10.6g
  • Cholesterol: 47mg
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