Try Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate For Dessert

By Paul Murphy


When it comes to quick snacks after a meal, there are many options but few that are considered special. In a lot of cases, a person may want something that is quick or fairly light in consistency. Instead of gorging down cookies or something that lacks taste, try salted caramel hot chocolate for a change.

Although hot chocolate may seem like a drink for children, this is not to confused with the overly sweet drink that comes in a pouch. This rich beverage is made with premium dark chocolate and a thick salty caramel sauce. The balance of tastes makes this a different kind of sipping experience that only true connoisseurs of chocolate will enjoy.

This is not like any hot drink that happens to be sweet. Most hot chocolate lovers prefer this because the recipe is not intended to be sweet but offer a contrast of flavors and textures. One thing that many agree on is that it is not like the hot beverage they had as a kid. Since this recipe is not as sweet, it may also be a good drink to have before going to bed at night.

For those who are watching their waistline, it may be possible to use reduced fat milk when making this recipe or prepared mix at home. Whole milk, with the buttery caramel, gives this drink a robust texture but a compromise may be worth trying out. However, using artificial sweeteners or plant based milk products may throw the flavor off balance.

While kids may like the extra sweetness, most adults go for the smooth texture right next to the flavor combination. Since salted caramel is already rich with butter flavor, there is no need for more sugar or milk products. When caramel sauce is used with the drinks prepared at the coffee shop, most fans enjoy licking the bottom of the cup to get the last hint of that thick, buttery goodness.

Cauliflower is another vegetable that is becoming popular. It is used to make rice dishes, used in pizza dough, and is a vegetarian alternative to buffalo wings. The latter recipe calls for florets that have been lightly fried or oven roasted before covering in buffalo sauce. Most who have tried this say the slightly bitter texture is nowhere to be found and is great for everyday snacking.

Next is the salted caramel sauce. Although some who buy regular caramel say that the taste is not the same, or is too sweet, finding a brand that uses real sea salt may be a challenge. This is why some fans prefer to make theirs from scratch. The great thing about this method is they will have enough for more decadent drinks in the near future without having to travel.

Presenting an exciting food display for guests will always leave someone in awe. Chances are likely they will have the opportunity to try a dish they have only heard about but feel comfortable enough to give it a try. When planning such an intimate event, it always helps to keep things as simple as possible so that hosts and guests will be comfortable.




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