Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Recipe
This Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate is a luscious and cozy beverage perfect for chilly days. Combining rich cocoa with smooth salted caramel sauce and warm milk, it offers a delightful balance of sweet and salty flavors. Topped optionally with marshmallows and whipped cream, this indulgent treat is quick and easy to prepare, making it an ideal comfort drink or dessert beverage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving (8-ounce mug) 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Chocolate Base
- 2 teaspoons (8g) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons (3g) cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 heaping tablespoon salted caramel sauce (plus extra for topping, optional)
- 1 cup milk (any percentage)
Toppings (Optional)
- Marshmallows
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a small saucepan, stir together the granulated sugar and cocoa powder to create a smooth, well-mixed base for your hot chocolate.
- Add water and heat: Pour in the tablespoon of water, then heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously until it becomes well-combined and smooth without any lumps.
- Incorporate caramel and milk: Stir in the heaping tablespoon of salted caramel sauce followed by the cup of milk. Continue heating while stirring often, making sure the milk is steaming hot but not boiling.
- Serve and garnish: Pour the hot chocolate into an 8-ounce mug. Top with whipped cream, marshmallows, and an optional drizzle of extra salted caramel sauce for an indulgent finish, then enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use any percentage of milk according to your preference; whole milk will offer the creamiest texture.
- To make this vegan, substitute the milk with almond, oat, or soy milk and use a vegan caramel sauce.
- If you prefer a stronger chocolate flavor, feel free to increase the cocoa powder slightly.
- Do not allow the mixture to boil, as this may cause the milk to scorch and affect the flavor.
- For a spicy twist, add a pinch of cinnamon or cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug (8 ounces)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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