5 Ingredient Instant Pot Hot Chocolate
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
Hot Chocolate
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Optional Hot Cocoa Toppings
- Marshmallows optional
- marshmallow crème optional
- Chocolate shavings optional
- Ground cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Add the milk, cream, sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla to the liner of the Instant Pot. Use to whisk to combine the ingredients until well mixed.3 cups whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Close the lid, and set the valve to sealing. Use the manual/pressure cook button to adjust the time to 2 minutes.
- After the time is up, press "Cancel" on the Instant Pot to turn it off. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes before opening the valve to release the remaining pressure.
- Carefully remove the lid, and stir the hot cocoa. Strain through a mesh sieve if desired.
- Top with optional garnishes and serve immediately.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximate and based on the servings sizes listed and the ingredients used.
*Please see post for more detailed instructions and tips.
*If there is concern regarding pressurizing dairy products, please use the saute function instead of the manual/pressure cook function. Simply add the ingredients, press saute, and still the ingredients until they're well combined and warm. Strain if desired and serve.
Nutrition Facts
5 Ingredient Instant Pot Hot Chocolate
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
423
% Daily Value*
Fat
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
18
g
90
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
89
mg
30
%
Sodium
87
mg
4
%
Potassium
415
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
38
g
13
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
36
g
40
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
1171
IU
23
%
Vitamin C
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
272
mg
27
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
