Dulce de Leche Hot Chocolate with Shortbread Stars

DIFFICULTY
Easy Easy
COOK TIME
Under 30 min. Under 30 min.
SERVES
1-2 1-2
Dulce de Leche Hot Chocolate with Shortbread Stars
A combination of rich, sweet caramel with dark bitter chocolate, this hot chocolate is sheer indulgence.
Ingredients
Method

Ingredients

  • 400ml milk
  • 160ml double cream
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 100g Dulce de Leche
  • Pinch of salt
To serve
  • Squirty cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dulce de Leche, gently melted
  • Shortbread stars

  • Method

  • 1
    Place all the hot chocolate ingredients in a heavy-bottom saucepan and place over a medium heat.
  • 2
    Warm the milk and cream whilst gently whisking to dissolve the cocoa powder. Once the cocoa powder is incorporated and the Dulce de Leche has dissolved, serve into two mugs.
  • 3
    Top with squirty cream and drizzle with melted Dulce de Leche. Finishing by adding a shortbread star to the edge of the mug and serve.
  • 4
    Cook’s Notes
  • 5
    This recipe is easily multiplied, simply double up if serving four.
  • 6
    For a less rich option, swap the milk and cream for a milk alternative like coconut or oat milk.