Description
Delightful chocolate cups filled with gooey caramel, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz high-quality chocolate (dark or semi-sweet)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave until smooth.
- Coat the insides of cupcake liners with a layer of chocolate and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and butter over medium heat until light golden, then add heavy cream, whisking until blended. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and sea salt.
- Fill the chocolate cups with caramel, about three-quarters full.
- Top with another layer of melted chocolate to seal.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until set.
Notes
Ensure chocolate is tempered properly and use cooking-grade sea salt for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas, dessert, chocolate, caramel, holiday treats