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.