Description
Bobby Flay’s salted caramel dessert blends rich buttery notes with a perfect sweet-salty balance. Caramel lovers will savor this luxurious treat that offers complex layers of flavor in each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) cold water
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 2 tbsps (28 g) unsalted butter
- ¾ tsp (4 g) kosher salt, or amount to taste
Instructions
- Sugar Melting: Combine granulated sugar and cold water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, letting the mixture dissolve without stirring, creating a smooth base for the caramel.
- Caramelization: Observe the sugar transform into a deep amber color over 10-12 minutes, maintaining a watchful eye to prevent unwanted crystallization and achieve a rich, golden hue.
- Cream Preparation: Gently warm heavy cream in a separate pan, bringing it to a comfortable temperature without allowing it to boil, preparing for the crucial integration with caramel.
- Fusion Process: Carefully pour the warm cream into the amber-colored caramel, whisking vigorously to create a seamless, velvety sauce that combines both elements harmoniously.
- Refinement: Continue cooking the mixture for 2-3 minutes, stirring consistently to develop a uniform texture and prevent any potential burning, ensuring a smooth, luxurious consistency.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from heat and incorporate unsalted butter, allowing it to melt completely while stirring, then season with a delicate pinch of kosher salt to balance the sweetness.
- Presentation: Transfer the glossy salted caramel sauce to a serving container, letting it cool slightly before adorning desserts or storing in an elegant glass jar for future indulgence.
Notes
- Prevent Sugar Crystallization: Avoid stirring the sugar syrup during initial heating to maintain smooth caramel texture.
- Temperature Precision: Watch for deep amber color carefully between 10-12 minutes to achieve perfect caramelization without burning.
- Warm Cream Technique: Heat cream gently beforehand to prevent sudden temperature shock when adding to hot caramel.
- Salt Balance: Add kosher salt incrementally, tasting to create ideal sweet-savory flavor profile without overwhelming saltiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 64 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg