Chocolate Espresso Caramels
Sea Salt Chocolate Espresso Caramels – decadent cocoa powder, full-bodied, silky heavy cream, pure vanilla, espresso, and flavor amplifying sea salt come together to make a gloriously soft, chewy caramel that is rich, intense, and perfectly balanced. If you’re looking for a new caramel recipe – this is IT!
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
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Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
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In a small pan, heat the butter, heavy cream, cocoa powder, and espresso powder. Once it is very hot, but not boiling, remove from the heat and add the vanilla. Set aside.
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In another larger saucepan, heat the granulated sugar and corn syrup, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is melted, then stir in the hot cream mixture.
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Using a candy thermometer, boil the caramel, stirring occasionally until it reaches 245° F. Remove from the heat immediately and pour into the prepared pan.
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Wait for 5 to 7 minutes, then sprinkle with a little flaky sea salt. If the sea salt begins to sink, wait an additional minute or two before sprinkling with salt.
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Allow to cool and set for 5 hours before cutting and serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 16mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 99IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg