Caramel - Swirl Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

 * 5 cups water
 * 5 3-ounce bars milk chocolate, chopped
 * 1/4 cup plus 1 cup chilled whipping cream
 * 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
 * 3 tablespoons prepared caramel sauce

Directions
Bring 5 cups water and chocolate to simmer in medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve chocolate. Mix in 1/4 cup cream. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer, stirring frequently, before continuing.)

Whip 1 cup cream and powdered sugar in medium bowl until peaks form. Drizzle caramel over and swirl together, forming streaks (do not overmix).

Divide hot chocolate among 6 mugs. Top with generous amount of caramel whipped cream and serve.