Description
Delightful chocolate cups filled with luscious caramel, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark or milk chocolate
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- Optional: crushed nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- Optional: flavored chocolates (peppermint bark)
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Line a mini muffin tray with paper liners. Spoon melted chocolate into each liner to create a shell and chill for about 15 minutes until firm.
- In a saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, and vanilla extract over medium heat. Stir constantly for 5-10 minutes until thickened and golden.
- Remove chocolate shells from the fridge and spoon caramel into each shell, filling three-quarters full.
- Melt remaining chocolate and spoon a layer on top to seal the caramel. Chill until set.
- For garnish, sprinkle sea salt or crushed peppermint before the chocolate sets. Serve on a platter.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for best results. Allow each layer to cool to maintain clean edges.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: holiday dessert, chocolate, caramel, Christmas treats, family recipe