Homemade Caramels with Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt
These deliciously buttery caramels are covered with rich dark chocolate and just a touch of sea salt for an incredible combination that you will love! Store in the refrigerator.
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- Serves: 64 persons
Ingredients
- 1cup white sugar
- 1cup heavy whipping cream, divided
- ¾cup light corn syrup
- ½cup butter
- ½teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups 60% cacao dark chocolate chips
- ¾cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2tablespoons shortening
- 1tablespoon sea salt
Instructions
Step 1
Butter an 8-inch square baking pan.Step 2
Combine white sugar, 1/2 cup cream, light corn syrup, and butter in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup cream. Cook, without stirring, until mixture reaches 242 degrees (117 degrees C), or until a small amount of the caramel mixture forms a firm yet pliable ball when dropped in cold water. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract.Step 3
Pour caramel mixture into baking pan. Allow to cool slightly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.Step 4
Remove baking pan from the fridge and allow caramel mixture to warm up slightly, about 30 minutes. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.Step 5
Combine dark and semisweet chocolate chips with shortening in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, about 1 1/2 minutes.Step 6
Cut caramel into 1-inch squares. Dip caramel squares in melted chocolate, shaking off excess. Place on lined baking sheet; sprinkle with sea salt. Chill until hardened, about 1 hour.