HOT CARAMEL

 

2-3 tablespoons caramel sauce (like ice cream topping)
8 oz milk
garnish: whipped cream and more caramel sauce

Place caramel in cup - you can adjust the amount based on how sweet you like.
Heat milk in the microwave for 1 1/2 min to 2 minutes or on the stove top until just before boiling - DO NOT boil.
Pour hot milk over caramel and stir until completely combined.  Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of more caramel.

Make it a cafe caramel!  Add two shots of espresso (pictured)

*I use Ghirardelli sea salt caramel sauce, it's my favorite!

Backstory:
My friend Jen lives in Indiana and recently visited an amazing chocolate shop selling gorgeous treats.  She told me about this drink she was enjoying called a hot caramel.  I've never heard of it, so I googled to attempt to make one and enjoy it with her.  Turns out the chocolate shop made a video showing exactly how they make it!  It's so simple and just like a hot chocolate but with caramel instead.  How have I never heard of this???  I took my drink a step further and added 2 shots of espresso and it's currently my new favorite hot drink.

If you live in Indiana or need a gift idea for the chocolate lover in your life, check out DeBrand Chocolate!  Here is the video on how they make their drinks.

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