Caramel Hot Chocolate with Vanilla

Ingredients:

500 ml whole milk
2 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp dark chocolate, finely chopped
2 tbsp caramel sauce (plus extra to drizzle)
1 tbsp caster sugar (adjust to taste)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Whipped cream, to serve
A small pinch of sea salt (optional)

Method:

• Gently warm the milk in a saucepan over a low heat, allowing it to steam but not boil.
• Whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar until smooth and glossy.
• Add the chopped dark chocolate and stir slowly until fully melted and velvety.
• Drizzle in the caramel sauce, stirring gently to combine.
• Remove from the heat and stir through the vanilla extract.
• Pour into mugs, top with whipped cream, drizzle with extra caramel and finish with a pinch of sea salt if desired.