Cozy up to the ultimate comfort drink with our Instant Pot Hot Chocolate recipe. It's a quick and easy way to enjoy rich, velvety cocoa goodness. Forget the hassle – let your Instant Pot do the work for a delightful mug of pure chocolatey bliss.
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Why This Recipe Works
- Rich and Creamy: This homemade hot chocolate recipe delivers a decadent, velvety hot chocolate experience.
- Quick Indulgence: In just minutes, the Instant Pot whips up this comforting treat.
- Customizable: Add marshmallows, whipped cream, or peppermint to this delicious hot chocolate recipe.
📋 Ingredients
Here are the ingredients to make a delicious pressure cooker hot chocolate in your Instant Pot:
- Whole Milk: Provides a rich, creamy base for the hot chocolate. It's full fat content makes the drink extra indulgent.
- Half and Half: Enhances the creaminess of the drink, making it thick and luxurious.
- Milk Chocolate Chips & White Chocolate: Offer a blend of flavors, from the classic, creamy taste of milk chocolate to the sweet, smooth flavor of white chocolate.
- Sugar: Adds sweetness to the hot chocolate, which can be adjusted to taste.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: Deepens the chocolate flavor, giving the drink a rich, complex taste.
- Vanilla Extract: Adds a subtle hint of warmth and sweetness that complements the chocolate flavors.
- Whipped Cream (Optional): A dollop on top adds an extra touch of indulgence, and it's light, airy texture contrasts nicely with the rich, creamy hot chocolate.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
There are many different flavors you can add to Instant Pot hot chocolate Some popular flavor additions include:
- Peppermint Extract for Peppermint Hot Chocolate
- Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and Allspice
- Almond Extract or Sliced Almonds.
- Pumpkin Puree and Pumpkin Pie Spice.
- Matcha Powder.
- Orange Extract or Orange Zest.
- Vanilla Extract,
- Instant Espresso Powder
- Dark Chocolate Shavings.
🔪How to Make Instant Pot Hot Chocolate
- Step 1: Add your whole milk, half and half, and vanilla into the Instant Pot. Add the white chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate chips and cocoa powder into your inner pot. Mix well with a wooden spoon. Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. This will give the hot cocoa mix plenty of time to heat up and melt the chocolate. Then naturally release.
- Step 2: Remove the Instant Pot lid. Stir the Instant Pot hot chocolate well to ensure that all of the chocolate is completely melted and mixed in with the milk. The hot chocolate should be silky smooth. Pour your Instant Pot hot chocolate into a mug and top with your favorite toppings. You could add whipped cream, mini marshmallows, chocolate syrup, crushed-up candy canes or cocoa powder.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Use Real Chocolate: Combine milk, heavy cream, and chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips for a rich, velvety texture—better than using cocoa powder alone.
- Gentle Heating: Use the "Keep Warm" or "Sauté (Low)" setting to slowly melt the chocolate, stirring continuously to prevent scorching.
- Enhance the Flavor: Stir in vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and optional cinnamon or espresso powder for extra depth before serving.
💭 FAQs
A Tuxedo hot chocolate is a warm hot cocoa drink made with both dark and white chocolate. You can order a Tuxedo Hot Chocolate or tuxedo mocha hot chocolate from Starbucks but with this fantastic pressure cooker hot chocolate recipe, you’ll not need to! This recipe is so good and is one the whole family will love.
Unsweetened cocoa powder is the perfect ingredient for Instant Pot hot chocolate, and it gives this recipe a rich and velvety texture. Cocoa powder also helps to balance out the sweetness of the melted chocolate, ensuring you can enjoy an indulgent yet balanced chocolate flavor whenever you take a sip of your hot chocolate.
Yes, vegan hot chocolate is also very easy to make in the Instant Pot. Simply replace the milk and half-and-half with your choice of non-dairy milk, such as almond milk, coconut milk or cashew milk.
You can also add some additional flavorings such as cinnamon and nutmeg to create a richer and more indulgent instant pot hot chocolate. Use dairy-free chocolate chips rather than regular chocolate.
There is a lot of debate over whether plant-based milk tastes better than regular dairy milk. Some people believe that Instant Pot hot chocolate made with plant-based milk, such as almond or coconut milk, has a richer flavor and creamier texture.
Others feel that the flavor of Instant Pot hot chocolate made with regular dairy milk is more intense and satisfying. Ultimately, the flavor of instant pot hot chocolate comes down to personal preference – so feel free to experiment with different types of milk in order to get the perfect recipe.
Yes, hot cocoa mix can expire. This will depend on the type of cocoa powder that you are using, as well as the storage conditions. Store any cocoa powder or hot chocolate mix in an airtight container to allow it to last for the longest possible time.
To store tuxedo hot chocolate, let it cool to room temperature. Pour it into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days. When you're ready to enjoy it, reheat it gently on the stove or in the microwave. For longer storage, you can freeze it, but the texture might change slightly upon reheating. Always stir well before serving.
Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite drink to serve with Tuxedo Hot Chocolate:
- Churro Bites: Deep-fried churro bites dusted with cinnamon sugar for a crunchy companion.
- Candied Almond Clusters: Sweet and crunchy candied almonds for a delightful nutty contrast.
- Gingerbread Biscotti: Spiced gingerbread biscotti to dunk and savor alongside your hot cocoa.
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Instant Pot Hot Chocolate (Tuxedo)
Ingredients
- 4 cups Whole Milk
- 2 cups Half and Half
- ¾ cups Milk Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup White Chocolate
- ¼ cup Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
Instructions
- Add your whole milk, half and half and vanilla into the Instant Pot.
- Add the white chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate chips and cocoa powder into your inner pot. Mix well with a wooden spoon.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and set the pressure cooker on high pressure for 5 minutes. This will give the hot cocoa mix plenty of time to heat up and melt the chocolate.
- Once your instant pot hot cocoa has finished cooking, release the pressure naturally and remove the Instant Pot lid.
- Stir the Instant Pot hot chocolate well to ensure that all of the chocolate is completely melted and mixed in with the milk. The hot chocolate should be silky smooth.
- Pour your Instant Pot hot chocolate into a mug and top with your favorite toppings. You could add whipped cream, mini marshmallows, chocolate syrup, crushed-up candy canes or cocoa powder.
- You could even add a small hot chocolate bar to make the perfect hot chocolate for movie night!
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