Description
Indulge in these Delicious Salted Caramel Fudge Truffles that perfectly balance sweetness with a touch of salt. Each truffle is a melt-in-your-mouth experience, combining creamy fudge and luscious salted caramel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (for caramel)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for caramel)
- Pinch of sea salt (for caramel)
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Flaky sea salt (for finishing)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the caramel: If you’re making your own salted caramel, start by melting 1 cup of granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until it turns a deep amber color. Remove from heat and carefully stir in 6 tablespoons of butter, then slowly add 1/2 cup of heavy cream. Stir until combined and add a pinch of sea salt. Allow it to cool before using.
- Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 8 ounces of dark chocolate and 1/4 cup of butter. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- Mix in condensed milk: Once the chocolate mixture is smooth, stir in 1 cup of sweetened condensed milk. Mix well until fully incorporated.
- Add the caramel: Pour half of the prepared salted caramel into the chocolate mixture and mix until combined. Reserve the other half for drizzling later.
- Chill the mixture: Transfer the mixture to a shallow dish and cover it. Chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.
- Form the truffles: Once the mixture is firm, scoop out small portions (about 1 inch in diameter) and roll them into balls using your hands.
- Dust the truffles: Roll the truffles in cocoa powder, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut to coat them. This adds a nice texture and flavor.
- Drizzle with caramel: Place the truffles on a parchment-lined tray. Drizzle the reserved salted caramel over the truffles for that extra touch of indulgence.
- Add finishing salt: Sprinkle a small pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each truffle to enhance the flavor contrast.
- Chill again: Place the truffles in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to set.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Experiment with flavors by adding a touch of vanilla extract or espresso powder to the chocolate mixture. Use quality chocolate for the best taste, and don't rush the chilling process for easier shaping.