Classic Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
Classic Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
For the Hot Chocolate
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
For the Salted Caramel Sauce
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
For Serving
- as needed whipped cream
- as needed chocolate shavings
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the salted caramel sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Once dissolved, stop stirring and let it simmer until it turns a deep amber color, about 5-8 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 8 min
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully and slowly pour in the warmed heavy cream while whisking constantly. The mixture will bubble vigorously. Add the butter pieces and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, whisking until smooth and fully combined. Set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Prepare the hot chocolate: In a separate large saucepan, whisk together the whole milk, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt over medium heat. Heat until steaming and small bubbles form around the edges, but do not boil.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the dark chocolate chips and vanilla extract. Whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and the hot chocolate is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
To serve, pour the hot chocolate into mugs. Drizzle generously with the prepared salted caramel sauce. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Classic Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
For the Hot Chocolate
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
For the Salted Caramel Sauce
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
For Serving
- as needed whipped cream
- as needed chocolate shavings
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the salted caramel sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Once dissolved, stop stirring and let it simmer until it turns a deep amber color, about 5-8 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully and slowly pour in the warmed heavy cream while whisking constantly. The mixture will bubble vigorously. Add the butter pieces and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, whisking until smooth and fully combined. Set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Prepare the hot chocolate: In a separate large saucepan, whisk together the whole milk, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt over medium heat. Heat until steaming and small bubbles form around the edges, but do not boil.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the dark chocolate chips and vanilla extract. Whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and the hot chocolate is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
To serve, pour the hot chocolate into mugs. Drizzle generously with the prepared salted caramel sauce. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min