Salted Caramel Truffles with Rich Chocolate Coating
Smooth chocolate truffles filled with soft caramel and finished with a light sprinkle of sea salt.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 truffles 1x
Ingredients
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8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
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½ cup heavy cream
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½ cup granulated sugar
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3 tbsp unsalted butter
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¼ cup heavy cream, warmed
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp fine sea salt
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Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
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Melt sugar in a saucepan until amber.
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Stir in butter, then add warm cream carefully.
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Add vanilla and fine salt; cool slightly.
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Pour hot cream over chopped chocolate and stir smooth.
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Fold caramel into ganache and chill until firm.
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Roll into balls and chill again.
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Dip in melted chocolate and sprinkle with flaky salt.
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Chill until set.
Notes
Keep refrigerated and allow to sit briefly before serving for best texture.