Description
A simple recipe for rich hot cocoa topped with homemade caramel sauce.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Milk
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Heavy cream (for caramel)
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 2 tablespoons Water (for caramel)
Instructions
- Combine milk, cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt in a small saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat, whisking constantly until the mixture is hot and the sugar dissolves. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- For the caramel: Combine 1/4 cup sugar and water in a separate small, heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat without stirring until the sugar dissolves and turns a deep amber color. Swirl the pan gently if needed to ensure even cooking.
- Remove caramel from heat and carefully whisk in the heavy cream. The mixture will bubble vigorously. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the hot cocoa into mugs. Drizzle the prepared caramel sauce over the top of each serving.
Notes
- Use whole milk for a richer texture.
- You can adjust the amount of cocoa powder to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: hot cocoa, caramel drizzle, chocolate drink, warm beverage, sweet treat