Cold hands wrapped around a steaming mug, a froth of whipped cream on top: whisked into hot chocolate, Maison Perrotte’s salted butter caramel spread, finished with Maldon salt flakes, adds deep, buttery sweetness and a clean salty edge.

Serves 2 · 10 min

  1. Heat 2 cups (500 ml) milk in a saucepan until steaming.
  2. Whisk in 2 oz (60 g) chopped dark chocolate until melted.
  3. Add 2 tbsp of the salted butter caramel spread and whisk until smooth and frothy.
  4. Pour into 2 mugs and top with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel.

The star of this recipe: Salted Butter Caramel Spread, by Maison Perrotte.

— Clipperton