Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate (Printable)
Rich, creamy hot chocolate swirled with caramel and sea salt for the ultimate cozy treat.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dairy
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
→ Toppings
08 - Whipped cream
09 - Additional caramel sauce
10 - Pinch of flaky sea salt
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine whole milk and heavy cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Warm the mixture until steaming but not boiling, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
02 - Add chocolate chips, caramel sauce, and granulated sugar to the warm dairy mixture. Whisk continuously until the chocolate and caramel are completely melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
03 - Stir in sea salt and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. Taste the hot chocolate and adjust sweetness or saltiness according to personal preference.
04 - Pour the prepared hot chocolate evenly into two serving mugs, leaving some room at the top for toppings.
05 - Top each mug with whipped cream, drizzle with additional caramel sauce, and finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Its faster than driving to a coffee shop and infinitely better than anything from a mix
- The caramel deepens the chocolate flavor while the salt makes it taste expensive
02 -
- Never rush the melting process or your chocolate can seize and turn grainy
- The hot chocolate continues thickening as it cools, so serve it while still quite hot
03 -
- Mix your caramel sauce with a teaspoon of warm water before adding it to prevent it from seizing in the hot milk
- Invest in flaky sea salt for the garnish because the texture difference from table salt is remarkable