Thick Hot Chocolate With Salted-Caramel Whipped Cre

Name: Thick Hot Chocolate With Salted-Caramel Whipped Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: INGREDIENTS; Salted Caramel Sauce; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; 6 tablespoons butter, cubed and at room temperature; 1/2 cup heavy cream, at room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel sea salt (sold in gourmet and specialty groceries); Hot Chocolate; 11/2 cups whole milk; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Salted-Caramel Whipped Cream; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup Salted Caramel Sauce

Servings: persons

INGREDIENTS
Salted Caramel Sauce
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
6 tablespoons butter, cubed and at room temperature
1/2 cup heavy cream, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel sea salt (sold in gourmet and specialty groceries)
Hot Chocolate
11/2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Salted-Caramel Whipped Cream
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup Salted Caramel Sauce

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DIRECTIONS
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1. Make the caramel sauce: In a small pot, stir the sugar with the water over medium heat. Continue to stir until the mixture comes to a boil, then stop stirring. Cook until the sugar is amber in color and reads 240u00b0 on a candy thermometer.
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2. Remove the pot from the heat, and stir in the butter and cream. Be careful: The mixture will bubble and steam vigorously. Season the caramel with the fleur de sel, then carefully pour the caramel into a glass jar. Let cool to room temperature.
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3. Make the hot chocolate: In a medium pot set over medium heat, bring the milk and cream to a simmer. Meanwhile, place the chocolate chips and vanilla in a large, heat-safe bowl. Pour the warm milk mixture over the chocolate and stir until smooth.
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4. Make the whipped cream: In the bowl of an electric mixer, whip the cream until it holds soft peaks (the cream comes to a point on the whisk but falls over when you lift it out of the bowl). Add the caramel and whip until combined.
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5. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with dollops of whipped cream. If desired, drizzle with additional salted caramel sauce. Serve immediately.

1098

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: INGREDIENTS, Salted Caramel Sauce, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, Thick Hot Chocolate With Salted-Caramel Whipped Cream falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Thick Hot Chocolate With Salted-Caramel Whipped Cream

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