Salted Caramel Truffles
Salted Caramel Truffles are a luxurious treat that marries the deep richness of dark chocolate with the sweet, gooey goodness of salted caramel. These delightful morsels melt in your mouth, leaving a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors that will have everyone reaching for more. Whether you’re indulging alone or sharing them as a gift, these truffles are an irresistible dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz dark chocolate (60% cocoa), chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp coarse sea salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare your workstation with all ingredients and tools.
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the sugar until golden brown, stirring constantly. Add heavy cream and butter; stir until smooth.
- Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract and sea salt. Let cool slightly.
- Pour hot caramel over chopped chocolate in a bowl; let it sit for 5 minutes before stirring until smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours or until firm.
- Scoop out chilled ganache and roll into balls; dust with cocoa powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg