Step 1

First, cut the white chocolate down into small pieces (to make it easier to melt).

Step 2

Then, heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Once warm, add the white chocolate and the vanilla.

Step 3

Whisk the mixture well until the white chocolate has completely melted into the white hot chocolate mixture. Heat the mixture for between 5-8 minutes, bringing it to just under a boil (WITHOUT BOILING), then remove from the heat.If you’re adding any extras, do so with the chocolate. Then, at the end, taste and adjust any of the flavors to personal preference.

Step 4

Transfer the white hot cocoa to mugs, top with your toppings of choice (recommendation below) and enjoy!

Step 5

Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 2-2 ½ hours, stirring every 30 minutes, until the chocolate is melted.Then, either serve the white chocolate hot cocoa immediately OR change the crockpot to the KEEP WARM setting.

Step 6

Store: Allow the white chocolate hot cocoa to cool and then store in an airtight bottle in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.Reheat: You can reheat the hot chocolate either in the microwave or on the stovetop, whisking/stirring well until warm.