Description
Indulgent salted caramel fudge truffles bring luxurious sweetness with a perfect balance of rich chocolate and silky caramel. Chocolate enthusiasts will savor each delectable bite of this irresistible dessert that promises pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 6 ounces (170 grams) dark or milk chocolate, melted
Cream and Caramel:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter (optional, for a smoother coating)
- Flaky sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
- Create a smooth chocolate ganache by combining chopped chocolate with scalding cream in a heatproof bowl, allowing the heat to melt the chocolate thoroughly.
- Let the mixture rest for two minutes, enabling the chocolate to soften completely and create a uniform texture.
- Gently stir the ganache until it becomes glossy and completely integrated, ensuring no chocolate lumps remain.
- Enhance the flavor profile by incorporating caramel sauce, introducing a rich sweetness that complements the chocolate’s depth.
- Add a touch of vanilla extract to elevate the overall aromatic complexity of the ganache.
- Sprinkle sea salt into the mixture, creating a delicate balance between sweet and savory notes.
- Refrigerate the ganache for approximately 30 minutes, allowing it to firm up to a moldable consistency.
- Using a small scoop or spoon, portion out uniform truffle-sized dollops onto a parchment-lined tray.
- Roll each portion between your palms to create smooth, round truffles with a consistent shape.
- Optional: Dust the truffles with cocoa powder or roll in crushed nuts for an additional layer of texture and flavor.
- Chill the truffles for a final 15 minutes to set their shape and intensify their rich, decadent character.
Notes
- Choose high-quality dark or milk chocolate for rich, intense flavor that melts smoothly and creates creamy texture.
- Let chocolate mixture cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating to prevent condensation and ensure perfect consistency.
- Roll truffles in different coatings like crushed nuts, cocoa powder, or powdered sugar for added texture and visual appeal.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, allowing flavors to develop and intensify over time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 167
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg