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dunkin donuts salted caramel hot chocolate

Dunkin' Donuts Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp caramel sauce, divided
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp fine sea salt
  • Flaky sea salt, for finishing
  • Whipped cream, for topping

Method
 

  1. Combine the 2 cups whole milk, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1/8 tsp fine sea salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk together, then heat for 4 to 5 minutes until steaming at 150-160°F (65-70°C). Add the 1 oz chopped dark chocolate and whisk until fully melted.
  2. Remove the pan from heat. Stir in 2 tbsp of the caramel sauce and the 1/4 tsp vanilla extract for 30 seconds until no streaks remain.
  3. Pour into 2 mugs. Drizzle the remaining 1 tbsp caramel sauce over the top of each drink, add whipped cream, finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt, and serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe scales easily. If you're making just 1 large mug instead of 2 small ones, use the full 2 cups of milk but serve it all in one go. The chocolate base can be made ahead and kept in the fridge for up to 2 days; just don't add the whipped cream or finishing salt until you're ready to drink it.