Coconut Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
Coconut Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
For the Salted Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Hot Chocolate
- 4 cups full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
- 2 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish
- 1 cup whipped cream, as needed
- 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt flakes, as needed
Instructions
- 1
To make the salted caramel sauce: In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Stir gently to moisten all the sugar.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Cook over medium-high heat without stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to boil. Continue to boil without stirring, occasionally swirling the pan gently, until the caramel turns a deep amber color. This will take about 8-10 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 9 min
- 3
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.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Remove from heat and whisk in the butter pieces, one at a time, until fully incorporated and smooth. Stir in the sea salt and vanilla extract. Set aside to cool slightly. The caramel will thicken as it cools.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
To make the hot chocolate: In a separate medium saucepan, whisk together the coconut milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Do not boil. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped dark chocolate until completely melted and smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
To serve, pour the hot chocolate into mugs. Drizzle a generous amount of the salted caramel sauce into each mug. Top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes, and a pinch of sea salt flakes.
⏱️ 3 min
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Coconut Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
For the Salted Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Hot Chocolate
- 4 cups full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
- 2 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish
- 1 cup whipped cream, as needed
- 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt flakes, as needed
Instructions
- 1
To make the salted caramel sauce: In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Stir gently to moisten all the sugar.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Cook over medium-high heat without stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to boil. Continue to boil without stirring, occasionally swirling the pan gently, until the caramel turns a deep amber color. This will take about 8-10 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 9 min - 3
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.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Remove from heat and whisk in the butter pieces, one at a time, until fully incorporated and smooth. Stir in the sea salt and vanilla extract. Set aside to cool slightly. The caramel will thicken as it cools.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
To make the hot chocolate: In a separate medium saucepan, whisk together the coconut milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Do not boil. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped dark chocolate until completely melted and smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
To serve, pour the hot chocolate into mugs. Drizzle a generous amount of the salted caramel sauce into each mug. Top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes, and a pinch of sea salt flakes.
⏱️ 3 min