Easy Chocolate Caramels
These easy chocolate caramels are rich, chewy, and made with butter, sugar, cream, vanilla paste, and dark chocolate. A simple homemade candy recipe for a sweet chocolate treat.
Ingredients
- 60 g butter
- 250 g sugar
- 150 ml heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
- 150 g dark chocolate chopped
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt ¼ cup (60 g) butter. Add 1¼ cups (250 g) sugar and stir continuously until the sugar dissolves and the mixture looks smooth.
- Slowly pour in ⅔ cup (150 ml) heavy cream, stirring constantly as you go. Keep cooking over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 10–15 minutes, or until the mixture turns a glossy golden caramel color.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla paste until fully combined. Add 5.3 oz (150 g) chopped dark chocolate, cut into small pieces, and stir until melted and smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread it out evenly, then leave it at room temperature for at least 2 hours, until fully set. Cut into bite-sized pieces and serve.
Notes
Stir the Caramel Regularly: I like to keep stirring the mixture so the sugar melts evenly and the caramel cooks smoothly without sticking to the pan.
Cut the Chocolate into Small Pieces: Cutting the chocolate into small pieces helps it melt faster, and I find it blends more smoothly into the hot caramel that way.
Allow the Candy to Set Fully: I always wait until the caramel is completely firm before cutting, so the pieces come out neat and clean.
Nutrition
Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg