Caramel Swirl Hot Chocolate

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 5 cups water
• 5 (3 ounce) bars milk chocolate, chopped
• 1/4 cup + 1 cup chilled whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons prepared caramel sauce

Instructions

1. Bring 5 cups water and chocolate to simmer in medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve chocolate.
2. Mix in 1/4 cup cream. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer, stirring frequently, before continuing.)
3. Whip 1 cup cream and powdered sugar in medium bowl until peaks form.
4. Drizzle caramel over and swirl together, forming streaks (do not over-mix).
5. Divide hot chocolate among 6 mugs.
6. Top with a generous amount of caramel whipped cream and serve.