Boozy Baileys slow cooker Lindt hot chocolate perfect for the Christmas season

Ellen Jenne
·2-min read
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The festive season is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start planning Christmas dinner menus. Whether that be stocking up on party food, bottles of bubbly, or plenty of chocolate, there’s still a few weeks to make sure you’re prepared.

To help you find some inspiration for a festive tipple, Bored of Lunch’s Nate Anthony shared his take on a classic hot chocolate. A warm cup of hot chocolate is the perfect drink to stay cosy during the Christmas season.

However, to spice up the traditional hot chocolate recipe, Nate pairs it with Baileys - a classic drink for this time of year - and indulgent Lindt chocolate to make a rich, comforting drink to warm the soul. Nate created his hot chocolate using a slow cooker, which he detailed in a recent TikTok video.

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Nate said: “It’s the clash of two heavyweights and you need try it.”

If you want to make it alcohol free, you can swap out the Baileys for milk. Nate’s video has already been viewed over 99,700 times.

Mob previously wrote about the wide range of benefits slow cookers have, especially when cooking during the winter months. Slow cookers can be a good way to stretch your food budget by using cheaper cuts of meat.

The appliance can also help you save on your energy costs. Mob wrote: “Slow cookers use less energy than traditional ovens and stovetops, making them an eco-friendly option for cooking. Considering the current state of the melting ice caps – that’s a very good thing.”

So if you want to try your hand at recreating a slow cooker hot choccy, this is what you’ll need.

Slow cooker Baileys & Lindt Hot Chocolate

DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 17: A selection of Baileys bottles on display in a Duty Free shop at Dublin Airport, in Dublin, Ireland, on February 17, 2023. According to Irish Whiskey Magazine, record-breaking sales of Jameson Irish Whiskey rose impressively in the first half of 2023, topping 6.4 million cases with an increase of 11% year-on-year. Jameson remains the fastest growing Irish whiskey in the world and one of the top 5 international whisky brands in the world. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Give your hot chocolate a boozy punch with added Baileys -Credit:NurPhoto via Getty Images

Ingredients

  • 250ml Baileys

  • 200g Lindt dark chocolate

  • 100g Lindt milk chocolate

  • 1 litre whole milk

  • Whipped cream

  • Marshmallows

Method

  1. Pop your Lindt balls into the slow cooker along with 250ml Baileys and the litre of milk. You can use any milk here, but for that nice creaminess opt for whole milk.

  2. Slow cook for two hours on high and give the hot chocolate a good stir.

  3. Serve with whipped cream, marshmallows, and even shred some more Lindt chocolate on top.

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