Caramel sea salt dark chocolate coins are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of caramel, sea salt, and dark chocolate. They are perfect for any occasion, whether you're looking for a sweet snack or a special gift. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily create these delicious treats at home.
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HOMEMADE CARAMELS WITH DARK CHOCOLATE AND SEA SALT
These deliciously buttery caramels are covered with rich dark chocolate and just a touch of sea salt for an incredible combination that you will love! Store in the refrigerator.
Provided by larkspur
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Chocolate Candy Recipes
Time 9h50m
Yield 64
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Butter an 8-inch square baking pan.
- Combine white sugar, 1/2 cup cream, light corn syrup, and butter in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup cream. Cook, without stirring, until mixture reaches 242 degrees (117 degrees C), or until a small amount of the caramel mixture forms a firm yet pliable ball when dropped in cold water. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour caramel mixture into baking pan. Allow to cool slightly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
- Remove baking pan from the fridge and allow caramel mixture to warm up slightly, about 30 minutes. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
- Combine dark and semisweet chocolate chips with shortening in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, about 1 1/2 minutes.
- Cut caramel into 1-inch squares. Dip caramel squares in melted chocolate, shaking off excess. Place on lined baking sheet; sprinkle with sea salt. Chill until hardened, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 8.9 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 97.6 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
CHOCOLATE CARAMELS WITH SEA SALT
We've listened to your comments on this recipe, and tested it - then retested it. It's adapted from "Mast Brothers Chocolate: A Family Cookbook," by Rick and Michael Mast, the Brooklyn chocolatiers, and this most recent, updated version reduces the amount of butter and changes the temperature to which you'll want to heat the caramel mixture. (The video at right does not reflect those changes.) Make sure you have a candy thermometer, or an instant-read model, and watch out - caramel is extremely hot. It's worth the little bit of danger. The end result is lovely: sweet and salty with just enough of that caramel chewiness.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dessert
Time 55m
Yield About 100 small caramels
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil, leaving an extra inch or two hanging over the sides.
- In a small saucepan, heat butter and cream until melted and hot, but do not allow mixture to boil.
- Make the caramel: Pour sugar into a large saucepan fitted with a candy or instant-read thermometer. Heat sugar over medium heat until areas begin to melt and turn brown. Using a wooden or silicone spoon, stir melted areas to redistribute the heat. Continue to melt sugar, stirring gently to break up clumps until it is dark brown, bubbling and clear, about 330 degrees. This will take about 15 minutes.
- Immediately pour cream-butter mixture through a strainer into caramelized sugar, but be careful: It will bubble wildly. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat to 255 degrees. This will take about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to very low, add chocolate, and stir until melted and smooth.
- Pour mixture into lined pan and let cool 20 minutes. Sprinkle salt on top. Let cool at room temperature until firm, about 3 hours or overnight. (If weather is hot and humid, chill in refrigerator.)
- When caramels are cool and firm, use the parchment paper or aluminum foil to lift caramel slab out of pan. Using a large sharp knife and a ruler, cut into small squares, about 3/4 inch. Refrigerated caramel will need to soften slightly at room temperature before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 41, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 20 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CARAMEL SEA SALT DARK CHOCOLATE COINS
These chocolate coins are inspired by my love for the chocolate-salt-caramel flavor combination, and my fascination with edible money. To this day, if I'm in a store and I see those little mesh bags of chocolate coins, I immediately turn into a 5-year-old. Those foil wrapped chocolates were, for whatever reason, my absolute favorite. Come on, money and chocolate in one shiny package...beautiful.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Dark Chocolate Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pour about 1 inch of water into the bottom of a saucepan and place over medium-low heat; bring the water to a simmer and turn off the heat. Place a stainless steel bowl over the saucepan. Put the chocolate in the bowl and soften over the hot water.
- Place the sugar in a small skillet over medium-low heat and cook until it forms a dark liquid and begins to bubble, 7 to 9 minutes. Carefully pour the cream over the caramelized sugar. Cook and stir the mixture until the caramelized sugar is dissolved into the cream; immediately remove from heat. Pour the hot cream mixture over the warmed chocolate; stir quickly with a spatula until completely incorporated.
- Drop the mixture by the teaspoon onto the prepared baking sheet. Top each portion with a sprinkle of sea salt. Cover with plastic wrap. Gently press a second baking sheet onto the chocolate coins to flatten. Chill in refrigerator until firm. Dust with the cocoa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 14.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
CARAMEL SEA SALT DARK CHOCOLATE COINS
These chocolate coins are inspired by my love for the chocolate-salt-caramel flavor combination, and my fascination with edible money. To this day, if I'm in a store and I see those little mesh bags of chocolate coins, I immediately turn into a 5-year-old. Those foil wrapped chocolates were, for whatever reason, my absolute favorite. Come on, money and chocolate in one shiny package...beautiful.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Dark Chocolate Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pour about 1 inch of water into the bottom of a saucepan and place over medium-low heat; bring the water to a simmer and turn off the heat. Place a stainless steel bowl over the saucepan. Put the chocolate in the bowl and soften over the hot water.
- Place the sugar in a small skillet over medium-low heat and cook until it forms a dark liquid and begins to bubble, 7 to 9 minutes. Carefully pour the cream over the caramelized sugar. Cook and stir the mixture until the caramelized sugar is dissolved into the cream; immediately remove from heat. Pour the hot cream mixture over the warmed chocolate; stir quickly with a spatula until completely incorporated.
- Drop the mixture by the teaspoon onto the prepared baking sheet. Top each portion with a sprinkle of sea salt. Cover with plastic wrap. Gently press a second baking sheet onto the chocolate coins to flatten. Chill in refrigerator until firm. Dust with the cocoa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 14.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
CARAMEL SEA SALT DARK CHOCOLATE COINS
These chocolate coins are inspired by my love for the chocolate-salt-caramel flavor combination, and my fascination with edible money. To this day, if I'm in a store and I see those little mesh bags of chocolate coins, I immediately turn into a 5-year-old. Those foil wrapped chocolates were, for whatever reason, my absolute favorite. Come on, money and chocolate in one shiny package...beautiful.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Dark Chocolate Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pour about 1 inch of water into the bottom of a saucepan and place over medium-low heat; bring the water to a simmer and turn off the heat. Place a stainless steel bowl over the saucepan. Put the chocolate in the bowl and soften over the hot water.
- Place the sugar in a small skillet over medium-low heat and cook until it forms a dark liquid and begins to bubble, 7 to 9 minutes. Carefully pour the cream over the caramelized sugar. Cook and stir the mixture until the caramelized sugar is dissolved into the cream; immediately remove from heat. Pour the hot cream mixture over the warmed chocolate; stir quickly with a spatula until completely incorporated.
- Drop the mixture by the teaspoon onto the prepared baking sheet. Top each portion with a sprinkle of sea salt. Cover with plastic wrap. Gently press a second baking sheet onto the chocolate coins to flatten. Chill in refrigerator until firm. Dust with the cocoa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 14.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
CARAMEL SEA SALT DARK CHOCOLATE COINS
These chocolate coins are inspired by my love for the chocolate-salt-caramel flavor combination, and my fascination with edible money. To this day, if I'm in a store and I see those little mesh bags of chocolate coins, I immediately turn into a 5-year-old. Those foil wrapped chocolates were, for whatever reason, my absolute favorite. Come on, money and chocolate in one shiny package...beautiful.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Dark Chocolate Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pour about 1 inch of water into the bottom of a saucepan and place over medium-low heat; bring the water to a simmer and turn off the heat. Place a stainless steel bowl over the saucepan. Put the chocolate in the bowl and soften over the hot water.
- Place the sugar in a small skillet over medium-low heat and cook until it forms a dark liquid and begins to bubble, 7 to 9 minutes. Carefully pour the cream over the caramelized sugar. Cook and stir the mixture until the caramelized sugar is dissolved into the cream; immediately remove from heat. Pour the hot cream mixture over the warmed chocolate; stir quickly with a spatula until completely incorporated.
- Drop the mixture by the teaspoon onto the prepared baking sheet. Top each portion with a sprinkle of sea salt. Cover with plastic wrap. Gently press a second baking sheet onto the chocolate coins to flatten. Chill in refrigerator until firm. Dust with the cocoa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 14.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate: The better the chocolate, the better the final product will be. Look for dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
- Don't overheat the chocolate: Overheating the chocolate can cause it to seize and become grainy. Be careful not to let the chocolate get too hot when melting it.
- Temper the chocolate: Tempering the chocolate is a process that helps to stabilize the chocolate and make it less likely to seize. It also gives the chocolate a shiny finish.
- Use a silicone mold: Silicone molds are easy to use and make it easy to remove the finished chocolates.
- Be patient: Making chocolate coins takes time. Don't rush the process or you will end up with subpar results.
Conclusion:
Making caramel sea salt dark chocolate coins at home is a fun and easy project that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little patience and care, you can create delicious and beautiful chocolates that are perfect for gifts or for enjoying yourself. So what are you waiting for? Get started today!
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