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Dulce de Leche Hot Chocolate Pods

1 review
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + chilling Cook: 5 min.

Makes

14 pods (2 servings per pod)

Updated: Jun. 10, 2022
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. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Dulce de Leche Hot Chocolate Pods
Dulce de Leche Hot Chocolate Pods Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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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
  • Optional: Gold colored sugar and gold pearl dust
  • ADDITIONAL INGREDIENT (for each pod):
  • 1-1/2 cups whole milk

Directions

  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 1 pod. Whisk until dissolved.
Editor's Notes: This recipe was tested with Nestle dulce de leche. Look for it in the international foods section. Pearl dust is available from Wilton Industries. Call 800-794-5866 or visit wilton.com.

Nutrition Facts

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