Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate (Print version)
Rich, creamy hot chocolate infused with caramel and sea salt for the ultimate cozy drink.
# What you need:
→ Dairy Base
01 - 2 cups whole milk
02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
→ Chocolate & Caramel
03 - 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
04 - 1/4 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
→ Sweetener & Flavor
05 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, plus extra for garnish
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Toppings
08 - Whipped cream
09 - Additional caramel sauce for drizzling
10 - Pinch of flaky sea salt
# Directions:
01 - Combine whole milk and heavy cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Warm until steaming but not boiling, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
02 - Add chocolate chips, caramel sauce, and granulated sugar to the warm milk mixture. Whisk continuously until chocolate and caramel are completely dissolved and mixture is silky smooth.
03 - Stir in sea salt and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or saltiness to your preference.
04 - Pour the hot chocolate evenly into two heat-resistant mugs, leaving about half an inch at the top for toppings.
05 - Top each mug with whipped cream, drizzle generously with additional caramel sauce, and finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The salty sweet combination creates this incredible depth that regular hot chocolate simply cannot match
- It comes together in just fifteen minutes but tastes like something from a fancy coffee shop
02 -
- Do not let the milk come to a rolling boil or it can develop a strange skin and affect the texture
- Whisk vigorously when adding the chocolate to prevent any clumps from forming
03 -
- A splash of espresso or coffee liqueur transforms this into an incredible adult version
- If reheating leftovers, do it gently over low heat to prevent separating