Description
Indulgent Salted Caramel Truffles blend silky chocolate with rich caramel, creating a luxurious dessert that whispers sweet sophistication. Chocolate enthusiasts will savor each exquisite bite of these irresistible Belgian-inspired confections.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 12 ounces (340 grams) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
Dairy and Fat Components:
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Sea salt flakes, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat cream in a small saucepan until it reaches a gentle simmer, then remove from heat and set aside momentarily.
- In a separate large saucepan, gradually melt sugar over medium heat, continuously stirring until it transforms into a rich amber-colored liquid.
- Incorporate butter into the caramelized sugar, mixing until completely dissolved and creating a smooth, glossy texture.
- Gently introduce the warm cream into the caramel mixture, stirring consistently to create a homogeneous blend, then fold in sea salt for a balanced flavor profile.
- Transfer the caramel to a mixing bowl and allow it to cool naturally to room temperature, which typically takes about 20-25 minutes.
- Using clean hands or a small scoop, shape the cooled caramel into uniform bite-sized spheres, arranging them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the caramel balls for approximately 30 minutes to firm up their structure and enhance handling.
- Create a double boiler by placing a heatproof bowl over simmering water, then carefully melt the chocolate until smooth and glossy.
- Delicately immerse each caramel ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring complete coverage and gently tapping to remove excess coating.
- Return the chocolate-coated truffles to the parchment paper and sprinkle with delicate sea salt flakes for added texture and flavor.
- Chill the truffles in the refrigerator until the chocolate sets completely, which usually takes about 15-20 minutes.
Notes
- Use a heavy-bottomed pan to prevent sugar from burning during caramelization and ensure even heat distribution.
- Work quickly when stirring sugar to avoid crystallization, creating smooth caramel with rich amber color.
- Keep a close eye on caramel while cooking, as it can quickly transition from perfect to burnt within seconds.
- For dairy-free version, replace heavy cream with coconut cream and use dark chocolate without milk solids.
- Chill caramel balls before dipping in chocolate to prevent them from melting during coating process.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to one week, allowing flavors to develop and intensify.
- Use high-quality sea salt flakes as final garnish to enhance caramel’s complex sweet-salty profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 134
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg