Description
Indulge in these delightful salted caramel truffles that offer a perfect blend of sweet and salty flavors, making them ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- Cocoa powder or chopped nuts for coating
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar and butter. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and turns a light caramel color. Stir gently to ensure the candy doesn’t burn.
- Carefully add the heavy cream to the caramel mixture. Be cautious, as it may bubble up! Stir until smooth and fully combined.
- Remove the saucepan from heat. Add in the sea salt and chopped dark chocolate, stirring until everything melts and blends together perfectly.
- Let the mixture cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate it until firm, which takes about 120 minutes. This step is crucial for achieving the right texture.
- Once firm, scoop out portions of chocolate with a small melon baller or spoon and roll them into balls. Get your hands a little messy—it’s part of the fun!
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder or chopped nuts to coat. This adds flavor and presents a charming finish to your truffles.
- Store the finished truffles in a cool place or refrigerator until you’re ready to serve them.
Notes
For best flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate and adjust the sea salt to your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: truffles, salted caramel, chocolate dessert, sweet treat, easy dessert