Vanilla Cream Filled Caramel
Vanilla Cream Filled Caramel is a delectable dessert that perfectly balances rich, buttery caramel with a smooth, creamy vanilla center. This treat features a soft caramel exterior and a velvety vanilla cream filling, combining pantry staple ingredients to create an irresistible, gourmet-quality candy that’s perfect for snacking, gifting, or enhancing any dessert spread.
- Author: Gloria
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 24 caramels 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking/Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Caramel Base
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature
Vanilla Cream Filling
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Measure and set out all your ingredients beforehand to ensure a smooth cooking process. Having everything ready helps you move quickly through each stage without worry.
- Make the Caramel Base: In a heavy saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and salt over medium heat. Cook without stirring until the mixture turns a rich amber color, indicating perfect caramelization.
- Add Butter and Cream: Carefully add the unsalted butter, stirring until melted. Then slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously to create a smooth, velvety caramel sauce.
- Cool the Caramel: Pour the hot caramel onto a parchment-lined tray and let it cool slightly but not fully harden, so it remains pliable for filling.
- Prepare the Vanilla Cream Filling: Whisk together the heavy cream and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. This filling will provide the luscious texture inside each caramel.
- Assemble the Caramels: Cut the softened caramel into pieces, carefully creating indentations or hollow centers to fill with the vanilla cream, then seal or cover with another caramel piece.
- Chill and Set: Place the assembled caramels in the refrigerator to firm up completely. This helps the flavors meld and the texture perfect for serving.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer to ensure you reach the ideal temperature for perfect caramel without burning.
- Constantly stir the caramel when adding cream to prevent clumping and create a smooth mixture.
- Work quickly with hot caramel as it hardens fast, so swift assembly is key for filling.
- Bring butter and cream to room temperature to help the caramel set evenly.
- Store caramels in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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