Caramel Hot Cocoa (Printable Version)
A warm cocoa mix with freshly made salted caramel, deep chocolate flavor, and silky toppings.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Caramel Sauce
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1.25 ml sea salt
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2.5 ml vanilla extract
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60 ml heavy cream
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42 g unsalted butter
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100 g white sugar
→ Chocolate Drink
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1 pinch salt
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25 g brown sugar
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45 g dark chocolate chips
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27 g unsweetened cocoa powder
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960 ml whole milk
→ Extras
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Mini marshmallows (optional)
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Flaky sea salt
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Caramel drizzle
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Whipped cream
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
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Heat sugar gently in a pan till it turns golden. Add butter and cream, stirring until it’s all smooth. Mix in vanilla and salt after that.
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Warm up the milk on its own. Whisk in cocoa powder until no lumps remain. Toss in chocolate chips, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir everything till it’s nice and smooth.
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Pour your caramel mix into the warmed chocolate drink and stir well. Taste it and add more sweetness if you want.
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Spoon the hot chocolate into mugs. Add whipped cream, a bit of caramel sauce, some flaky salt, and if you like, mini marshmallows.
# Helpful Tips:
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Make sure the sugar melts completely when making caramel or it’ll get grainy. Going for good quality dark chocolate makes it richer. Change up the caramel and toppings if you want it your way.