Looking for an indulgent reason to snuggle around the fire pit? Look no further than this delectable recipe. Yes, this hot chocolate is dark, decadent, and delicious, but it actually gets its name from three “D” ingredients: dark chocolate, dulce de leche, and Drambuie liqueur (scotch whiskey flavored with honey and spices). Using half-and-half instead of milk makes the hot chocolate extra creamy and rich. Adults will love this grown up, not-too-sweet take on hot chocolate, but it’s also great (and kid-friendly) without the Drambuie. Make this hot chocolate truly over-the-top with a dollop of whipped cream, a drizzle of dulce de leche, and a few crunchy chocolate rolled wafer cookies on the side. Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 4 cups half-and-half
- 1/2 cup canned or jarred dulce de leche, extra for topping
- 8 ounces chopped dark chocolate, extra for topping
- 1/3 cup Drambuie
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
- chocolate rolled wafer cookies (such as Pirouette)
How to Make
Recipe and photo courtesy Southern Living and Time, Inc. Photo by Greg DuPree.
Tags
