Slow Cooker Baileys Irish Cream Hot Chocolate

This Slow Cooker Baileys Irish Cream Hot Chocolate is creamy and has just the right amount of Irish cream, great for parties.

Do you have a party you need to make hot chocolate for? This spiked recipe is wonderful for an adult party. If you need a regular hot chocolate recipe try my pumpkin spice or mint hot chocolate recipe.

How to make Baileys Hot Chocolate in the crockpot:

• Milk – I use whole milk
• Heavy cream –
• Baileys – Original Irish Cream (found at the liquor store)
• Ghiradelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Bars – This chocolate has great flavor and melts better than chocolate chips.
• Cocoa Powder – find this in the baking section of your store, this is UNSWEETENED.
• Sugar – A half-cup is the perfect amount.
• Vanilla Extract – Adds flavor to the cocoa.

What kind of Baileys can I use to make hot chocolate?

Depending on what your store carries you can choose from any of these choices:

• Baileys Red Velvet
• Baileys Strawberries and Cream
• Baileys Pumpkin Spice
• Baileys Salted Caramel
• Baileys Espresso Creme

How long does this take to cook?

• Place the lid on the slow cooker.
• Cook on HIGH for 1.5 hours. Stir every 30 minutes to prevent the chocolate from burning to the bottom.

How long can I keep this warm at a party?

• This can be kept on the warm setting for around 3 hours. Stir often.

Can I serve the Baileys on the side instead of in the hot chocolate?

If you have kids at your party or have adults who don’t drink it may be wise to serve the baileys on the side as an option to add. You can even serve Kahlua on the side as an option.

Have extra Baileys? Try one of these other great recipes:

• No-Bake Baileys Cheesecake
• Baileys Chocolate Cookies
• Baileys Ice Cream Sundaes
• Baileys Brownies

More hot beverages you can make in the crockpot:

• Slow Cooker Strawberry Mulled Wine
• Slow Cooker Mint Hot Chocolate
• Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
• Slow Cooker Egg Nog Lattes

First Published: 12/03/2016

Updated: 02/16/2020

Slow Cooker Baileys Irish Cream Hot Chocolate

5 from 9 votes

Creamy hot chocolate spiked with Bailey's Irish Cream.

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bailey’s hot chocolates

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 541kcal

Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

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  Slow Cooker – 5 quart or larger

Ingredients:

• ▢ 8 oz. Ghiradelli semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
• ▢ ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ▢ ½ cup sugar
• ▢ 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 cup heavy cream
• ▢ 6 cups whole milk
• ▢ 1 cup Baileys® Irish Cream

For Serving:

• ▢ marshmallows or whipped cream

US Customary – Metric

Instructions:

• Break up the chocolate squares and add the slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients (except the Baileys).
• Cover and cook on HIGH for 1.5 hours stirring every 30 minutes.
• After the cocoa is hot, stir in the Baileys Irish Cream.
• Place mugs, whipped cream and a bowl of marshmallows on the side of the slow cooker for everyone to serve themselves.
• Set the slow cooker to warm for your party. This can keep warm for up to 3 hours without issues. Be sure to stir often though.

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Recipe Notes:

Can I serve the Baileys on the side?

The Baileys Irish Cream can be left out and set on the side if you have kids or others at the party that will have hot chocolate without.

Can I use a flavored Baileys Irish Cream?

Yes! Use one of these choices if your store carries them.

• Baileys Red Velvet
• Baileys Strawberries and Cream
• Baileys Pumpkin Spice
• Baileys Salted Caramel
• Baileys Espresso Creme

Nutrition:

Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 748IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 3mg

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