Homemade Chocolate and Salted Caramel Truffles, delicious and elegant treats, perfect for gifting or serving at the end of a meal. A recipe simpler than it seems that wins at the first bite.
The homemade chocolate and salted caramel truffles are those treats that manage to combine simplicity and elegance, perfect to serve at the end of a meal or to gift in a carefully prepared box. Small, intense, and irresistible, they win at the first bite thanks to the contrast between the dark chocolate flavor and the bold note of salted caramel.
This recipe was born from the idea of making delicious but easy truffles, using few ingredients and a preparation accessible to everyone, with only one slightly more technical step: making the caramel. Nothing complicated, just a moment that requires a bit of attention and really makes a difference in the final result. The caramel is incorporated directly into the mixture, creating a perfect balance between sweetness and saltiness, without the need for fillings or elaborate processes.
The chocolate and salted caramel truffles are ideal when you’re looking for a refined yet unpretentious dessert, also perfect as a homemade gift, perhaps for the holidays, a dinner with friends, or a special occasion. Rolled in unsweetened cocoa powder, they become even more elegant and intense, with that flavor contrast that makes them never cloying.
If you love chocolate desserts and salted caramel, this is a recipe to keep handy: simple, refined, and able to transform a few ingredients into a small dessert for real pampering.
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I answered some questions regarding this preparation. If you have other doubts or curiosities, write a comment or use the contact form you find at the end of the page.
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- Difficulty: Medium
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 15 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 94.92 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 7.60 (g) of which sugars 5.67 (g)
- Proteins 0.82 (g)
- Fat 6.94 (g) of which saturated 2.59 (g)of which unsaturated 1.47 (g)
- Fibers 0.96 (g)
- Sodium 27.64 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 0 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for the Chocolate and Salted Caramel Truffles
- 4.4 oz 70% dark chocolate
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Maldon salt
- as needed unsweetened cocoa powder
Tools
- Pan
- Bowl
Recipe for Chocolate and Salted Caramel Truffles
Start the preparation of the chocolate and salted caramel truffles with the latter.
Make the dry caramel by slowly melting the sugar in a pan over low heat without ever touching it with the spatula.
Meanwhile, heat the cream.
Once all the sugar has melted, off the heat add the hot cream and stir quickly to get a homogeneous mixture.
Finish preparing the salted caramel sauce by adding a knob of butter and the flaked salt.
Chop the dark chocolate (alternatively, you can also use chocolate chips) and pour the hot caramel sauce over it.
Mix everything well until the chocolate is completely melted.
Let it cool for a few minutes, then place the bowl in the refrigerator for at least two hours: the ganache needs to solidify and become moldable.
Shape the truffles: take a teaspoon of ganache and work it quickly with your hands until you get a round shape.
Finally, roll the truffle in unsweetened cocoa powder.
Continue the same way until you’ve used up all the ganache.
The dark chocolate truffles are ready to be served or gifted!
Homemade Chocolate and Salted Caramel Truffles
The chocolate and salted caramel truffles are a small dessert that combines taste and simplicity, perfect for ending a meal or for gifting. The contrast between the dark chocolate and the salty note of the caramel makes them balanced and never excessive, ideal for those who love intense but well-balanced sweets. A recipe to keep in your notebook, to redo whenever you crave something special.
If you love gifting homemade treats and preparations, also try the Coffee Hot Chocolate Mix.
FAQ
Can I use milk chocolate instead of dark?
It’s possible, but the result will be sweeter and less intense. Dark chocolate is recommended because it better balances the salty note of the caramel, making the truffles more harmonious.
Can I substitute the unsweetened cocoa for the coating?
Yes, you can leave the truffles plain or roll them in crushed nuts or chocolate shavings, maintaining the indulgent character of the recipe.
Can I prepare the chocolate and salted caramel truffles in advance?
Yes, these truffles are well-suited for being made in advance. Once prepared and well-set, they retain flavor and consistency, making them ideal as treats to organize calmly before a dinner or special occasion.
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