Description
These Christmas Chocolate Caramel Cups are a delightful treat that combines a smooth, rich chocolate shell with a gooey, buttery caramel center. Each bite melts in your mouth, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and a hint of salt that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- Chocolate Shell:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Caramel Filling:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth and fully melted.
- Using a spoon, coat the bottom and sides of a mini muffin tin with the melted chocolate, creating a shell. Place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to set.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar and butter. Stir until the mixture turns a golden brown color, about 5-7 minutes.
- Carefully add the heavy cream and sea salt to the caramel mixture, stirring continuously until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Remove the chocolate shells from the refrigerator and fill each cup with the caramel mixture, leaving a little space at the top.
- Pour the remaining melted chocolate over the caramel to seal the cups. Refrigerate for an additional 15 minutes until fully set.
- Once set, gently pop the cups out of the muffin tin and serve.
Notes
- Make-ahead: These cups can be made up to a week in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place or refrigerate to maintain freshness.
- Substitutions: Use dark chocolate for a richer flavor or milk chocolate for a sweeter taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chocolate caramel cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
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