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Genius Salted Caramel Dessert Recipe – Soft & Buttery

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This Genius Salted Caramel Dessert features a soft buttery base and rich, silky caramel topping with a touch of sea salt. A luxurious treat that’s surprisingly easy to make!

Ingredients

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For the Base:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

  • Pinch of salt

For the Caramel:

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 6 tbsp butter (salted or unsalted)

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Chocolate Topping:

  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate, chopped

  • 1/4 cup hot heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix flour, butter, powdered sugar, and salt. Press into 8″ pan. Bake 18–20 mins.

  • In a saucepan, melt sugar over medium heat until amber. Stir in butter, then slowly add cream. Simmer 1–2 mins.

  • Remove from heat. Add salt and vanilla. Cool 5 mins, pour over base. Chill 1–2 hours.

  • (Optional) Make ganache by pouring hot cream over chocolate. Stir, spread over caramel. Chill again.

  • Slice and serve. Sprinkle with flaky salt before serving.

Notes

Store in fridge up to 5 days. Freeze up to 1 month with parchment between bars.

Find it online: https://foodemily.com/genius-salted-caramel-dessert-recipe-soft-buttery/