CHOCOLATE CARAMELS
When I was growing up, my mom made these delicious candies every Christmas. They were my favorite then and still are today. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 1-1/4 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with foil and grease the foil with butter; set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, bring the sugar, corn syrup and chocolate to a boil over medium heat; stir until smooth. Add 1/2 cup cream; cook, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). Add another 1/2 cup cream; return mixture to 234° (soft-ball stage). Add the remaining cream; cook to 245° (firm-ball stage)., Immediately pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Let stand until firm, about 5 hours or overnight. Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Discard foil; cut candy into 1-in. squares using a buttered knife. Wrap individually in waxed paper; twist ends.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CARAMEL CHOCOLATE SHORTBREADS
Shortbread alone is a treat, but when topped with layers of caramel, chocolate and toasted coconut, it becomes akin to a candy bar. Using mini chocolate chips makes this recipe super easy -- they melt right into the cookie.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h
Yield 12 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving about a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides. Spread the coconut in a single layer on a baking sheet and set aside.
- Beat the butter, vanilla and salt with an electric mixer on medium speed in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add the confectioners' sugar and mix on low until just incorporated. Beat in the flour in 2 batches to make a smooth dough.
- Lightly flour your hands and press the dough into the prepared baking pan. Bake the shortbread until the edges are firm and the top is dry, 28 to 30 minutes. Top the shortbread with the caramels in an even layer. Return to the oven along with the baking sheet of coconut and cook, tossing the coconut once, until the caramels are melted and the coconut is golden, about 10 minutes.
- Spray the back of a spoon with cooking spray and use it to spread the caramel all over the shortbread. Sprinkle with the chocolate and let sit until the chips are melted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the toasted coconut and let cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Using the foil overhang as handles, lift the shortbread out of the pan and cut into 12 pieces.
CHOCOLATE CARAMELS RECIPE
These Soft Chocolate Caramels have a delicious caramel flavor mixed with bittersweet chocolate. Easy to make, with no melting and dipping involved. Great to give as gifts, and to make ahead.EASY - Easy recipe. There is a long inactive time as you have to wait for the caramels to chill. This recipe also requires a candy thermometer. PLEASE EXERCISE CAUTION when you handle the very hot sugar mixture. US based cup, teaspoon, tablespoon measurements. Common Measurement Conversions. Weight measurements are recommended for accurate results.
Provided by Dini @ The Flavor Bender
Categories Candy Candy & Confectionery Caramels Chocolate desserts Desserts Sweets Toffees
Time 6h50m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line a 9 x 13 inch quarter sheet pan with parchment paper. Butter the pan first so that the parchment paper sticks to the pan - this is optional, but will give you smoother edges to your caramels. Dissolve the coffee in the vanilla extract and set aside.
- Place all the ingredients, except for the coffee granules and vanilla extract, in a large pot.
- Heat over medium high heat, while stirring (with a whisk or spatula) occasionally, until all the ingredients melt to form a smooth liquid.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, and lower the heat to medium. Continue to cook the caramel chocolate base, while stirring frequently to make sure the caramel doesn't burn at the bottom.
- Cook until the mixture reaches a temperature between 242 - 245°F. Then immediately whisk in the vanilla and coffee mixture.
- Remove the pot from the heat, and pour the mixture into the prepared quarter sheet pan. Please be careful as the sugar mixture is EXTREMELY HOT at this stage. Do NOT get it on your hands, or be tempted to lick / taste it!
- Allow the caramel to cool slightly. While the surface is still soft, sprinkle extra sea salt flakes (like maldon) on top.
- The caramel should cool completely to room temperature. Wrap the tray with plastic wrap and refrigerate until it hardens. I like to keep the caramel in the fridge overnight.
- Once chilled, remove from the fridge and then the pan. If the butter on the tray is making it hard to remove the parchment paper, keep the tray on a kitchen towel soaked in warm water. This will help release the parchment paper.
- Keep the caramel slab on a cutting board, and allow it to soften a little (to room temperature).
- Using a long, sharp, dry, clean knife (not a serrated knife), cut the caramel into pieces. The pieces can be whatever size you like. Wipe the knife clean between cuts, so that you get nice clean cuts. I prefer to cut the caramels into 0.75 x 1.5 inch pieces, or 1 x 1 inch squares.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 piece, Calories 61 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 14 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g
CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BREAD PUDDING
This great recipe for chocolate caramel bread pudding is courtesy of Emily Luchetti.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Puddings & Custards Bread Pudding Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- In a large bowl, lightly whisk together egg yolks, eggs, and salt; set aside.
- In a large, nonreactive, heavy-bottomed saucepan combine sugar and 1/2 cup water. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and comes to a boil. Increase heat to high and cook, brushing down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush but without stirring, until mixture becomes golden amber in color.
- Meanwhile, place cream in a small, nonreactive, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Place over medium heat and cook until small bubbles appear around the edges of the pan; immediately remove from heat.
- Remove caramel from heat. When caramel has stopped bubbling, stir in about 1/4 cup of hot cream, taking care as caramel will begin to bubble up once cream is added. Continue adding the cream about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring, adding more cream when bubbles subside, until all cream has been used. Add milk and whisk to combine. Slowly whisk caramel mixture into reserved egg mixture.
- Place chocolate cake pieces in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Pour caramel mixture evenly over cake.
- Bake until a knife inserted into the center comes out almost completely clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve warm.
CARAMEL SHORTBREAD SQUARES
These cookies consist of a shortbread crust, firm caramel center, and a milk chocolate top. They are super-easy to make and they take only 20 minutes to bake.
Provided by Julia
Categories Desserts Cookies Butter Cookie Recipes Shortbread Cookie Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together 2/3 cup butter, white sugar, and flour until evenly crumbly. Press into a 9 inch square baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes.
- In a 2 quart saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Bring to a boil. Continue to boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon for about 3 minutes. Pour over baked crust (warm or cool). Cool until it begins to firm.
- Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute, then stir and continue to heat and stir at 20 second intervals until chocolate is melted and smooth. Pour chocolate over the caramel layer and spread evenly to cover completely. Chill. Cut into 1 inch squares. These need to be small because they are so rich.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 44.5 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
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