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
i will SO DEFINITELY try it for my incoming polish winter! I love the mixture of salty and sweet.. yummy!
The new look of your blog is great! :D
Posted by: Silvia | September 21, 2011 at 01:27 PM
That looks so good. I must try this when winter hits...no I need to try this now :)
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Posted by: Ly | September 21, 2011 at 01:44 PM
Oooh, I love hot chocolate! I always associate it with fall :)
Btw, your new blog design is gorgeous!!! Honestly, I'm in love with the navigation bar at the top.
Did you design it yourself? I'd love so see a tutorial how you did it :)
Posted by: Mademoiselle Marie | September 21, 2011 at 01:50 PM
Ohmy! This looks so yummy! My sister and I have hot chocolate plans for tonight, hopefully we can try this recipe. Thanks for sharing it!
pea.ess. I seriously cannot get over how amazing your blog looks! You did a great job designing in! <3
Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | September 21, 2011 at 01:52 PM
I need to make this as soon as the weather cools down!
Posted by: Meli (Blush + Jelly) | September 21, 2011 at 02:02 PM
Looks great! I love your blog and I'd love to know you! Nice new layout too, it's looks really good! thank u for putting this blog out in our world <3
Posted by: gina | September 21, 2011 at 02:07 PM
Elsie, i follow your blog... it´s so complete, so vintage... i just super like ♥ all you post... the recipes... wow! your work is amazing... thanks for it
xoxo from Mexico
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Posted by: alesthesia | September 21, 2011 at 02:08 PM
This is perfect. I'm dying laughing how humongous those mugs are. Makes this recipe 10 times better!
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Cassie | September 21, 2011 at 02:22 PM
mmmmm YUM!!
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Posted by: Lala Lamz | September 21, 2011 at 02:48 PM
OMG that looks sooooo yummy! u r a genius :) X
Posted by: kalevblack | September 21, 2011 at 02:48 PM
That looks so unbelievably amazing. I want to make it right now! Thanks so much!
Kacie
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Posted by: Kacie @ A Collection of Passions | September 21, 2011 at 03:01 PM
yummy
-grace
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Posted by: grace | September 21, 2011 at 03:11 PM
Salty and sweet makes my heart go pitter pat, I am totally going to make these!
Posted by: Lauren | September 21, 2011 at 03:25 PM
I think a drink this sweet would make my head tingle too much!
Posted by: martha | September 21, 2011 at 03:30 PM
That looks delicious! I've got to make this sometime!
Posted by: Heather | September 21, 2011 at 03:34 PM
This looks so delicious. I love making hot chocolate from scratch, such a treat!
Posted by: geek+nerd | September 21, 2011 at 04:20 PM
YUM!
Posted by: Lois | September 21, 2011 at 04:29 PM
This looks delicious! I'm a sucker for chocolate flavored anything!!!
♥ Gina Michele
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Posted by: Gina Michele | September 21, 2011 at 04:39 PM
AH! I've been craving hot chocolate for the last few days! This recipe will definitely hit the spot!! Thanks!!! I love the new design for your site too! <3 <3 <3
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Posted by: Caitlin | September 21, 2011 at 04:49 PM
i love those cups. i have a pair myself!
Posted by: jean | September 21, 2011 at 05:10 PM