Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate. This cozy beverage is a perfect blend of creamy milk, decadent caramel, and a hint of sea salt, topped with whipped cream for the ultimate treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce plus extra for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt plus extra for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk and heavy cream.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream, an extra drizzle of caramel sauce, and a pinch of sea salt for garnish.
- Serve immediately.
Whisk in the caramel sauce, cocoa powder, sugar, and sea salt. Continue whisking until everything is smooth and heated through, about 5 minutes.
Notes
- Use a high-quality caramel sauce for the best flavor.
- For a boozy twist, add a splash of caramel vodka or Irish cream.
- You can also make this dairy-free by using oat milk and coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
