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Salted Caramel Truffles Recipe (Easy Homemade Chocolate Candy) Recipe

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These salted caramel truffles feature creamy homemade caramel centers coated in rich dark chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt, offering a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. Ideal for holiday gifts or elegant treats, this easy homemade chocolate candy recipe combines smooth caramel, decadent dark chocolate, and a delicate sea salt finish.

Ingredients

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For the Salted Caramel Centers

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • ½ cup heavy cream, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Coating

  • 8 oz dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), finely chopped
  • 1 tsp coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother coating)

For Finishing

  • Cocoa powder for rolling OR crushed sea salt for sprinkling
  • Optional: melted white chocolate for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Caramel Preparation: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until it melts completely and turns a golden amber color, about 8–10 minutes. Be vigilant to avoid burning the caramel.
  2. Adding Butter and Cream: Carefully add the butter to the caramel; it will bubble vigorously. Stir until the butter melts fully, then slowly pour in the room-temperature heavy cream while stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it cook for 1 minute until smooth.
  3. Flavoring and Cooling: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the sea salt and vanilla extract. Pour the caramel into a bowl and allow it to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for 30 minutes until the caramel is firm but still pliable.
  4. Forming Truffle Centers: Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the caramel mixture and quickly roll it into smooth balls using your hands. Place the caramel balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. If your hands get too warm and the caramel starts melting, cool them frequently under cold water.
  5. Freezing: Freeze the caramel balls for at least 2 hours to ensure they are firm, which will help with later coating.
  6. Melting Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. If desired, stir in coconut oil for a smoother chocolate coating.
  7. Dipping Caramels: Working with a few caramel balls at a time, dip each one into the melted chocolate using a fork or dipping tool, allowing excess chocolate to drip off. Place the coated truffles back onto the parchment paper to set.
  8. Finishing Touch: Immediately after dipping, sprinkle the truffles with crushed sea salt or roll them in cocoa powder for added flavor and texture. Optionally, drizzle melted white chocolate over the truffles for decoration.
  9. Setting: Chill the truffles in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the chocolate coating to set completely.
  10. Serving: Before serving, let the truffles sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes for optimal texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Be cautious when melting sugar; caramel can burn quickly.
  • Cooling your hands while rolling caramel balls prevents them from melting.
  • Freezing the caramel centers ensures a cleaner chocolate coating.
  • Use a candy thermometer if you want precise caramel cooking but it’s optional.
  • For variation, try different coatings like crushed nuts or sprinkles.
  • Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Keywords: chocolate candy, easy caramel truffles, holiday sweets, homemade truffles, salted caramel truffles

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