Description
Indulgent chocolate cups filled with rich caramel, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup high-quality chocolate chips (dark, milk, or a mixture)
- 18 caramel candies, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Molds: Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a double boiler, gently melt your chocolate. Stir until smooth, then remove from heat.
- Coat the Molds: Use a spoon or a small brush to coat the inside of each liner with melted chocolate.
- Chill: Place the tin in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes or until the chocolate is set.
- Make the Caramel: In a saucepan, combine chopped caramels and heavy cream over low heat. Stir until melted and smooth; remove from heat and add a pinch of salt.
- Fill the Cups: Spoon caramel into the chocolate cups, leaving a little room at the top.
- Seal with Chocolate: Drizzle or spoon remaining chocolate over the filled caramel cups to seal the tops.
- Final Chill: Return the cups to the fridge for about 30 minutes to harden fully.
- Enjoy: Once set, peel away the liners and serve!
Notes
For variations, consider adding peppermint essence or orange zest for new flavor twists.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: chocolate, caramel, holiday desserts, Christmas treats, easy recipes