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salted caramel hot chocolate
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5 from 3 votes

Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Recipe

This Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate is so rich and decadent. Cozy up by the fire with this deliciously rich hot chocolate, ready in 10 minutes or less on the stovetop.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Course: Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 440kcal
Author: Briana

Ingredients

  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream (½ cup)
  • 3.5 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup sugar (or any sweetner of choice, to taste)
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2.5 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped
  • 6 tablespoons salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • Top with whipped cream, mini marshmallows, shaved chocolate, salted caramel sauce, and flaky sea salt.

Instructions

  • Add milk and cream to a dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add in cocoa powder, sugar or sweetener, and kosher salt, whisking constantly to combine.
  • Whisk in chocolate shavings, stirring constantly to melt, for about 2 minutes, then stir in the salted caramel sauce.
  • Remove from the heat, then stir in vanilla extract. Pour into mugs, and top with whipped cream, more salted caramel sauce, chocolate shavings, flaky sea salt, and mini marshmallows.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Notes

  • Additional toppings are not included in the nutrition facts. 
  • Sweeten to taste. Start out by adding less sugar or sweetener if you're making this recipe for the first time, then add more to taste.
  • Make sure to finely chop the chocolate, so it melts quickly and evenly.
  • As the mixture heats, a thin layer of milk solids will form at the top. You can simply skim it off if the texture bothers you, but it's fine to consume.
  • Don't allow mixture to boil at all, or the milk will curdle.
    To make this in the slow cooker, combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and place it on low. Stir, then set to low and cover for 2 hours. Stir, then serve.
     
     

Nutrition

Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 482mg | Potassium: 588mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 765IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 304mg | Iron: 4mg