Saturday, 30 March 2019

Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Is A Decadent Treat

By Paul Murphy


When it comes to planning a small gathering of friends or coworkers, food and entertainment tend to be the wow factor. Depending on the guests, this need not be fancy or expensive but often the unique factor can make any event stand apart. New culinary delights, like salted caramel hot chocolate or avocado toast, are sure to be a hit with some.

Kids of all ages are falling in love with this beverage, as it is easy to make at home. At one time, a person had to make a special trip to their nearest coffee retailer just to get a taste. Now, there are many brands and recipes that are available for anyone to try. However, the idea is to get that nice balance of salty and sweet with a hint of dark chocolate flavor.

This is not like any hot drink that happens to be sweet. Most hot chocolate lovers prefer this because the recipe is not intended to be sweet but offer a contrast of flavors and textures. One thing that many agree on is that it is not like the hot beverage they had as a kid. Since this recipe is not as sweet, it may also be a good drink to have before going to bed at night.

Avocado toast is something that most people do not understand until they have tried it for themselves. Normally made with sliced artisan grain bread that has been toasted with garlic oil or butter before joining with smashed or sliced avocados, there are many possibilities. Some people top with baby spinach leaves, a fried egg, or sliced tomatoes.

Anyone who does not care about cutting calories may wonder about which finger foods may complement this beverage. Small but mildly spiced hard baked goods are a good choice. Imported almond biscotti, shortbread, or speculoos cookies are perfect companions since these are not overly sweet and have enough flavor to complement this type of hot chocolate.

For those who would rather serve this at home, there are many approaches. While there are some decent instant mixes that are good, not all are made the same. So it may be best to go with one that does not have a lot of sugar but lists dark cocoa as one of the main ingredients.

Preparing most of these dishes is fairly easy for those who like to hang out in the kitchen. While some like to make their hot chocolate from scratch, there are some kits that offer that same restaurant quality. The only thing that users should note is if they select another type of milk other than what is indicated. Nut or plant beverages do not always retain their texture in the heat.

For some, this is enough but for those making a presentation at a gathering, garnishments give it real visual appeal. Try a dollop of whipped cream with cinnamon sprinkles or chocolate shavings. Once newbies get a taste of this somewhat addictive beverage, they may never want to put it down.




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