Hot chocolate is probably one of my favorite autumn/winter beverages! And although I am no stranger to store-bought hot chocolate mix for a quick and easy treat I wanted to create a hot chocolate recipe that was more like a decadent dessert drink.
This Salted Caramel version really fits the bill. It will be quite rich and thick and although I just adore caramel paired with a little sea salt, if you don't like the sweet and salty combination then just leave the salt in this recipe out.
Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate, makes 2 large servings.
Needed: 16 ounces milk or cream (I used a combination of 8 ounces milk and 8 ounces cream), 4 ounces dark chocolate, 4 ounces chocolate caramel (such as Hershey's version), a pinch or two of sea salt.
In a sauce pan or small pot heat half (8 ounces) of the milk and 4 ounces chopped dark chocolate and salt until melted. Continue heating and whisk in the remaining milk and 4 ounces chopped chocolate caramel. Continue whisking until the entire mixture is warmed through and smooth in texture.
Serve with a little whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt.
Have fun sipping something sweet. xo, emma + elsie
yum yum yum!!! i NEED to make this STAT!!!
Posted by: Sandy a la Mode | September 21, 2011 at 12:23 PM
yums! i love salted caramel hot chocolates. AND salted caramel mochas for that matter. perfect fall treat.
and i'm loving the new look of the site! top notch ;)
Posted by: Two Happy Hearts | September 21, 2011 at 12:29 PM
AHHHH!!! You're a Hot Chocolate Angel!!! <3
Posted by: Angie Bailey | September 21, 2011 at 12:29 PM
love this! thanks for posting!
Posted by: laura | September 21, 2011 at 12:30 PM
>>insert drool here<<
Posted by: Hope | September 21, 2011 at 12:32 PM
That looks positively gorgeous! We don't get chocolate caramel (or even just caramel) here in India. :( What can I use as a substitute?
Posted by: Amanda | September 21, 2011 at 12:33 PM
oh my goodness, this looks perfect!!!!!!
Posted by: Kerrie | September 21, 2011 at 12:38 PM
yum, yum is right! I must try this!
Posted by: A Serenade for Solitude | September 21, 2011 at 12:43 PM
That looks divine!
Posted by: Faith | Ordinary Mommy Design | September 21, 2011 at 12:45 PM
Oh my goodness! This looks absolutely yummy! I've been sipping on cocoa for the past two weeks because of the cooler weather! I MUST try this! Also, the new blog layout is lovely! eep! <3
Posted by: Ashlee | September 21, 2011 at 12:48 PM
i do love salted caramel. you know they have em at STARBUCKS now?? love the new blog layout btw!
Posted by: Victoria@Victory Paper | September 21, 2011 at 12:49 PM
This looks absolutely delicious! I will definitely be saving this for a cold winter night! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Stefanie | September 21, 2011 at 12:54 PM
I think I just went to hot chocolate heaven.
Posted by: Dora | September 21, 2011 at 12:57 PM
I am making this. TONIGHT! Thank you so much!
Posted by: Caty | September 21, 2011 at 12:58 PM
That looks sooo good!
Posted by: Michelle | September 21, 2011 at 01:00 PM
We have those same cups. They're so nice and big and make every warm drink taste even better!
Posted by: eleventh monkey | September 21, 2011 at 01:03 PM
Salted caramel chocolate everything is my favorite dessert stuff in the WHOLE WORLD so this is magical. Thanks!
Posted by: steffy | September 21, 2011 at 01:05 PM
I think we have similar tastebuds! Everything you girls make sounds AMAZING!
Posted by: Carrie | September 21, 2011 at 01:11 PM
great recipe and GORGEOUS blog look! beautiful beautiful!
Posted by: margot | September 21, 2011 at 01:13 PM
this looks amazing!!
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