Description
A creamy, sweet, and salty winter drink made with white chocolate, milk, cream, and salted caramel sauce. Perfect for cozy nights and quick to make in about 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (170g) white chocolate chips
- 2 cups (480ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (60ml) salted caramel sauce
- Pinch of sea salt flakes
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Pour the whole milk and heavy cream into a medium saucepan and warm over medium-low heat until hot but not boiling, about 3-4 minutes.
- Lower the heat to low and add the white chocolate chips. Whisk gently and continuously until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the salted caramel sauce and vanilla extract (if using) to the pan. Whisk until combined and the caramel is fully melted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add a pinch of sea salt flakes and whisk it in. Taste and adjust saltiness if desired, about 30 seconds.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and garnish with optional toppings like whipped cream, caramel drizzle, cinnamon, or crushed pretzels. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use good quality white chocolate for smooth melting. Do not let the milk boil to avoid scorching. Whisk constantly when melting chocolate to prevent lumps. Adjust salt and caramel to taste. Reheat leftovers gently with a splash of milk to avoid separation.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous mug
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 34
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Protein: 6
Keywords: salted caramel, white hot chocolate, winter drink, cozy beverage, easy hot chocolate, caramel hot chocolate