Chocolate Covered Pretzel Hot Chocolate
A recipe for Chocolate Covered Pretzel Hot Chocolate inspired by our visit to Baltimore, Maryland!
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
Hot Chocolate:
- 1 1/4 cups (8 ounces, 225 grams) milk chocolate chopped
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) heavy cream
- 3 cups (710 ml) whole milk
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) salted caramel
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup crushed pretzels hard pretzels, plus more for sprinkling on top
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate syrup
- Salted caramel
- Mint leaves
Instructions
To make the hot chocolate:
- In a medium saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a simmer over medium heat, stirring often. Remove from heat and add the milk chocolate. Allow to sit for a minute, then whisk together until blended and smooth. Transfer the ganache to a bowl.
- Clean the saucepan, add the milk, and place over medium heat. Once the milk is heated and bubbles form around the edges, add the ganache and whisk until smooth and heated through. Whisk in the salted caramel.
To assemble the hot chocolate:
- In a small shallow bowl, add the crushed pretzels. Dip the tops of each serving glass in a bowl of water, then coat in the crushed pretzels. Allow to dry and set briefly.
- Add the hot chocolate to each prepared glass or mug. Top with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, salted caramel, more crushed pretzels, and mint leaves. Serve immediately.