Dulce de Leche Hot Chocolate Pods

  Desserts

Who doesn't love a steamy mug of hot chocolate on a snowy day? Now you can give friends, neighbors, co-workers or anyone who deserves a treat the pleasure of this indulgent drink with these giftable hot chocolate pods.

Dulce de Leche Hot Chocolate Pods

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling Cook: 5 min.
YIELD: 14 pods (2 servings per pod).

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces 53% cacao dark baking chocolate or semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 can (13.4 ounces) dulce de leche
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Gold colored sugar and gold pearl dust, optional

  • ADDITIONAL INGREDIENT (for each pod):
  • 1-1/2 cups whole milk

Instructions

  • 1. Place chocolate in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring dulce de leche and cream just to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth.
  • 2. Spoon 1/4 cup chocolate mixture into each of 14 paper-lined muffin cups; if desired, sprinkle with gold sugar. Refrigerate until firm, about 8 hours. If desired, brush with gold dust. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
  • 3.
    To prepare hot chocolate:
    Bring 1-1/2 cups milk just to a boil; add one pod. Whisk until dissolved.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 289 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.

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