Name: Caramel-Swirl Hot Chocolate
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

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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

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).
Step 3
Divide hot chocolate among 6 mugs. Top with generous amount of caramel whipped cream and serve.