Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
For the Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
For the Hot Chocolate
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish
- 1 cup whipped cream, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt flakes, for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1
To make the caramel sauce: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Once dissolved, stop stirring and allow the mixture to boil until it turns a deep amber color. This will take about 5-8 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 8 min
- 2
Carefully and slowly pour the warmed heavy cream into the hot caramel while whisking constantly. The mixture will bubble up vigorously. Continue to whisk until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the unsalted butter pieces and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt until fully incorporated and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
To make the hot chocolate: In a separate medium saucepan, whisk together the whole milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar over medium heat. Whisk continuously to prevent lumps and scorching.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Heat the mixture until it is hot and steaming, but do not bring it to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
To assemble: Pour the hot chocolate into four mugs. Drizzle a generous amount of the prepared salted caramel sauce into each mug. Stir gently to combine.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Garnish each mug with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of sea salt flakes. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
For the Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
For the Hot Chocolate
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish
- 1 cup whipped cream, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt flakes, for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1
To make the caramel sauce: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Once dissolved, stop stirring and allow the mixture to boil until it turns a deep amber color. This will take about 5-8 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
Carefully and slowly pour the warmed heavy cream into the hot caramel while whisking constantly. The mixture will bubble up vigorously. Continue to whisk until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the unsalted butter pieces and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt until fully incorporated and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
To make the hot chocolate: In a separate medium saucepan, whisk together the whole milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar over medium heat. Whisk continuously to prevent lumps and scorching.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Heat the mixture until it is hot and steaming, but do not bring it to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
To assemble: Pour the hot chocolate into four mugs. Drizzle a generous amount of the prepared salted caramel sauce into each mug. Stir gently to combine.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Garnish each mug with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of sea salt flakes. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min