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Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

Hot chocolate upgraded with salted caramel! This is such a decadent comforting drink and it's the ultimate way to warm up on a cold day!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Hot Chocolate Base
  • 2 cups milk preferably whole
  • 0.25 cup bittersweet chocolate chips I recommend Ghirardelli
  • 0.5 cup caramel sauce store-bought or homemade
For Serving
  • Sweetened whipped cream or vanilla marshmallows
  • Grated chocolate for garnish, optional

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare caramel sauce according to directions listed and allow to cool slightly. Heat milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Once milk is warm, stir in chocolate chips and caramel, and cook whisking constantly until chocolate has melted.
  3. Allow to cool slightly and serve warm, topped with sweetened whipped cream or miniature marshmallows. Drizzle each serving with 1 tablespoon caramel sauce and garnish with grated chocolate if desired.
  4. For a richer hot chocolate, you can use up to 0.5 cup bittersweet chocolate chips and mix in more caramel sauce if desired.

Notes

This rich and comforting drink is perfect for chilly evenings or a festive treat.