Salted Caramel Corn Hot Chocolate
Category
Dessert
Prep
5 minutes
Cook
15 minutes
Style
American
Technique
Heating
Diet Friendly
Vegetarian
Daily Recipe: January 31, 2023
For Hot Chocolate Day in NYC 2023, I have created a luxurious recipe combining hot chocolate with a popular sweet and salty snack. This recipe uses high-quality chocolate, sea salt, and caramel corn to create a unique, indulgent experience. It's perfect for a cozy winter evening at home or a fancy dessert at a dinner party.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Whole milk - 4 cups
- High-quality dark chocolate, chopped - 8 oz - chopped
- Granulated sugar - 1/4 cup
- Vanilla extract - 1/2 tsp
- Caramel corn - 1/2 cup
- Whipped cream -
- Sea salt -
Preparation
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Step 1 - 🥛🔥☕In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until just simmering.
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Step 2 - 🍫🍚🍯Add the chopped chocolate, sugar, and vanilla extract to the milk and whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
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Step 3 - 🍿🍫👀Add the caramel corn to the hot chocolate mixture and continue to whisk until the caramel corn is mostly dissolved and the hot chocolate is infused with its flavor.
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Step 4 - ❄️🚫🔥Remove from heat and let the mixture cool for a few minutes.
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Step 5 - 🌪️🍫👌Using an immersion or regular blender, blend the mixture until frothy and smooth.
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Step 6 - 🍵 4️⃣Divide the hot chocolate among 4 mugs.
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Step 7 - 🍦🧂🍿🎉Top each mug with whipped cream, a sprinkle of sea salt, and some caramel corn for garnish.
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Step 8 - 🕑🍵🏃Serve immediately.
Additional
For an adult version, add a splash of whiskey or bourbon to the hot chocolate before blending. Kids can help with garnishing the mugs with whipped cream and caramel corn.