Description
Irresistible salted caramel truffles combine creamy chocolate with rich caramel and a hint of sea salt for a luxurious dessert experience. Chocolate enthusiasts will love these elegant treats that melt perfectly on the palate and deliver pure indulgence.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 10 ounces (283 grams) semi-sweet chocolate
Binding and Enhancing Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Finishing Ingredient:
- Flaky sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Create a golden caramel base by gently heating sugar in a medium saucepan, stirring continuously until it transforms into a rich amber liquid. Exercise caution as the mixture may dramatically bubble when butter is introduced.
- Incorporate butter into the molten sugar, blending thoroughly until a smooth consistency develops. Gradually stream in heavy cream while stirring, allowing the mixture to simmer and thicken for approximately 12 minutes.
- Remove caramel from heat and infuse with sea salt, creating a complex flavor profile. Allow the mixture to cool and stabilize for roughly 30 minutes, ensuring it reaches a malleable texture.
- When caramel has firmed slightly, delicately form small spherical centers using a teaspoon or compact cookie scoop. Gently roll each portion into uniform balls and arrange on a parchment-lined tray.
- Transfer the caramel spheres to the freezer, chilling for 20-30 minutes until they become solidly structured and easy to handle.
- Prepare the chocolate coating by melting chocolate with coconut oil using a double boiler or microwave method, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
- Utilize a fork to elegantly dip each caramel sphere into the molten chocolate, ensuring complete and uniform coverage. Delicately tap to remove excess chocolate before positioning on the parchment.
- While chocolate remains glossy, sprinkle a precise pinch of flaky sea salt atop each truffle, adding a sophisticated textural contrast.
- Allow truffles to set at ambient temperature or expedite the process by refrigerating until the chocolate hardens completely.
Notes
- Choose a heavy-bottomed saucepan for even caramel heating to prevent burning and ensure a smooth, golden-brown color.
- Monitor sugar carefully during caramelization, stirring constantly to prevent scorching and create a rich amber hue.
- Work quickly when rolling caramel balls, as the mixture can become too soft or hard depending on temperature.
- Use high-quality chocolate with at least 60% cocoa content for a more luxurious and intense flavor profile.
- Keep truffles refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week, allowing flavors to meld and develop a deeper taste.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially chocolate and salt.
- Create dairy-free truffles by substituting coconut cream for heavy cream and using dairy-free chocolate.
- Experiment with alternative salt types like smoked sea salt or Himalayan pink salt for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 153
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 54 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg