Salted Caramel Truffles
Rich dark chocolate truffles with a buttery salted caramel center. Roll them in cocoa powder or chocolate for an elegant homemade gift or dessert.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 24
- Calories
- 95
- Protein
- 1g
Ingredients
- 4 oz unsalted butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¾ tsp sea salt
- 8 oz dark chocolate (60–70%), chopped
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder or chocolate sprinkles for coating
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Combine butter, brown sugar, and cream in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Stir constantly until mixture bubbles and deepens in color, about 4–5 minutes.
- 3
Remove from heat. Stir in salt and vanilla. Pour onto a parchment-lined plate.
- 4
Freeze until firm, at least 20 minutes, or overnight for easier handling.
- 5
Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
- 6
Scoop or cut caramel into 24 small pieces. Roll each between your palms into a ball.
- 7
Dip each caramel ball into melted chocolate using a fork, letting excess drip off.
- 8
Place on parchment. Dust with cocoa powder or sprinkles while chocolate is still wet.
- 9
Refrigerate until set, 10 minutes, before serving. Store in an airtight container.
Tools you’ll need
- small saucepan
- wooden spoon
- instant-read thermometer (optional)
- parchment paper
- microwave-safe bowl
- fork
- shallow dish or small bowl for cocoa powder
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