Chocolate Caramel Candy, is a classic combination that never gets old. If you're like me and have a major sweet tooth, this recipe will become your new obsession. When I was a kid I couldn't stop eating them, and it was hard to even think about sharing them with anyone. Each bite was so delightful that I couldn’t help but smile the whole time.
These chocolate caramel candies are rich, gooey, and so satisfying. Best of all, they're surprisingly easy to make at home!
I remember the first time I decided to make my own chocolate caramel candy, it seemed like a fun idea but also a little intimidating. Turns out, it’s way easier than I thought! With just a few steps, you can whip up this sweet treat at home, and trust me, it’s worth it.
Not only does homemade candy taste amazing, but it also saves you some cash compared to buying those fancy ones at the store.
Once you get started, you'll see how simple it is to make your own, and before you know it, you'll be snacking on chocolate caramel candy you made yourself.
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⭐Why You'll Love Chocolate Caramel Candy
- Smooth and Creamy Texture: Following the recipe ensures a smooth and creamy caramel texture that melts in your mouth.
- Hint of Coffee Flavor: The inclusion of instant coffee adds a subtle coffee undertone, enhancing the overall flavor profile and providing depth to the sweet caramel.
- Homemade Goodness: Making this candy at home allows you to enjoy the satisfaction of creating a delightful treat from scratch.
- Easy to Share: Cutting the toffee into bite-sized pieces makes it easy to share with friends and family.
🧾Chocolate Caramel Candy Ingredients
Here is a list of everything you need:
- Butter: Adds a rich and creamy flavor to the caramel. It contributes to the overall indulgence and mouthfeel of the candy.
- Sugar: It is the primary sweetening agent in the recipe. It caramelizes during cooking, giving the candy its characteristic golden color and a deep, sweet flavor.
- Cream: Adds a luxurious creaminess to the caramel, enhancing its texture and mouthfeel.
- Vanilla Paste: Provides a distinct and rich vanilla flavor to the caramel, elevating the overall taste of the candy.
- Instant Coffee: Adds a subtle and complex depth of flavor to the caramel. It complements the sweetness and enhances the overall richness of the candy.
- Dark Chocolate: Brings a deep, intense chocolate flavor to the candy, balancing the sweetness of the caramel.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Chocolate Caramel Candy
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
1. In a saucepan, allow the butter to gently liquefy on medium heat.
2. Upon complete melting of the butter, incorporate the sugar and stir persistently until the sugar dissolves, yielding a smooth mixture.
3. Add the cream gradually, maintaining a constant stir. Keep cooking the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it achieves a lustrous golden caramel hue. This process typically spans about 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Incorporate vanilla paste and instant coffee into the mixture, ensuring a thorough blend until fully combined.
5. Dice the dark chocolate into small pieces and introduce them to the caramel. Melt the chocolate, stirring continuously until a smooth consistency is achieved.
6. After achieving the desired consistency in the chocolate-caramel blend, take the saucepan off the heat. Pour the mixture onto the prepped baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring an even distribution.
7. Let the chocolate caramel cool and solidify naturally at room temperature, allowing a minimum of 2 hours for the process.
8. After the chocolate caramel has solidified, proceed to slice it into bite-sized pieces.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Stir Constantly: Stir the caramel continuously to prevent it from sticking to the pan and to ensure even cooking. Use a heat-resistant spatula to scrape the sides and bottom of the pan.
Add Cream Gradually: When adding cream to the caramel, do so gradually. This helps prevent the mixture from seizing or separating. Stir continuously to incorporate the cream smoothly.
Consistency: Achieving the right consistency in your caramel is crucial. It should be firm but not too hard.
Cooling: Allow the toffee to cool gradually at room temperature before cutting.
❓Frequently Asked Questions for Chocolate Caramel Candy
Chocolate caramel is made by melting sugar with butter, adding cream for richness, and topping it with a layer of dark chocolate to create a delicious, multi-layered candy.
Caramel is not necessarily burnt sugar; rather, it is made by heating sugar until it undergoes a complex process called caramelization, transforming the sugar into a golden-brown, flavorful syrup.
When melting caramel, it's common to add cream rather than milk. The addition of cream provides a rich and smooth texture to the caramel. Cream has a higher fat content compared to milk, which enhances the creaminess of the caramel and contributes to its luscious mouthfeel. If you use milk instead of cream, the caramel may not have the same level of richness and could have a thinner consistency. Cream is often preferred for making caramel sauces, candies, and other confections for its luxurious and velvety results.
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📖 Recipe
Chocolate Caramel Candy
Ingredients
- 60 g Butter
- 250 g Sugar
- 150 ml Cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Paste
- 1 tablespoon Instant Coffee
- 150 g Dark Chocolate
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Once the butter is melted, add the sugar and stir continuously until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes smooth.
- Gradually add the cream while stirring constantly. Continue to cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it reaches a golden caramel color. This might take around 10-15 minutes.
- Add vanilla paste and instant coffee and mix well until combined.
- Cut the dark chocolate into small pieces, add to the caramel and melt, stirring until smooth.
- Once the chocolate caramel mixture has reached the desired consistency, remove the saucepan from the heat, pour onto the prepared baking sheet with parchment paper and spread it evenly.
- Allow the chocolate caramel to cool and harden at room temperature for at least 2 hours.
- Once the chocolate caramel has set, cut into bite-sized pieces.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Sandra says
I like this easy fudge