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Caramel-Swirl Hot Chocolate

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Caramel-Swirl Hot ChocolateBrian Leatart

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

5 cups water
5 3-ounce bars milk chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup plus 1 cup chilled whipping cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
3 tablespoons prepared caramel sauce

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring 5 cups water and chocolate to simmer in medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve chocolate. Mix in 1/4 cup cream. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer, stirring frequently, before continuing.)

    Step 2

    Whip 1 cup cream and powdered sugar in medium bowl until peaks form. Drizzle caramel over and swirl together, forming streaks (do not overmix).

  2. Step 3

    Divide hot chocolate among 6 mugs. Top with generous amount of caramel whipped cream and serve.

TagsHot ChocolateBeveragesChocolateNonalcoholicSimmerBon Appétit

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