Best 8 Creamy Salted Caramel Sauce Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, few treats hold a candle to the lusciousness of creamy salted caramel sauce. With its velvety texture, rich flavor, and perfect balance between sweet and savory, this sauce has the power to transform even the simplest dish into a culinary masterpiece. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook looking to impress your friends and family, mastering the art of creating this delectable sauce is a worthwhile endeavor that will unlock a world of culinary possibilities. So embark on this delectable journey, and let's explore the secrets to crafting the ultimate creamy salted caramel sauce.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BOBBY FLAY'S SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE



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Make a batch of this sauce before guests come to dinner, keep it warm in the oven while they eat, then spoon it over vanilla ice cream for dessert: That's a win. Or make it in the morning and pair it with pancakes. Mr. Flay, the voluble chef and television star, pairs it with double-chocolate pancakes. That is a very serious business.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     breakfast, brunch, sauces and gravies, dessert

Time 20m

Yield About 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat, combine the sugar with 1/4 cup cold water and stir to combine. Cook, without stirring, until the sugar has turned a deep amber hue, approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, warm the cream in a small saucepan. When the caramel is ready, slowly whisk in the warm cream and continue simmering the mixture until it is smooth, another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, then whisk in the butter, and then the salt, to taste. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 463, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 22 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 269 milligrams, Sugar 68 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE



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It may be blasphemy to say that hot fudge isn't the ultimate warm ice cream topping, but after tasting this amazing salted caramel sauce, that's exactly what I'm suggesting.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup white sugar
5 tablespoons butter, cut into slices
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1 pinch sea salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan set over medium-high heat. Stir continuously until sugar begins to melt. Continue stirring until the sugar melts completely, begins to darken and all the chunks are dissolved, about 10 minutes. Stop stirring and continue to cook until the sugar begins to smoke and turns a dark shade of amber, 3 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and wait 30 seconds.
  • Whisk in butter until melted and combined. Slowly pour in 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cream, taking care because it can bubble over. Sprinkle in salt and stir to combine. Transfer sauce to a jar and cool completely before refrigerating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 13 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 97.1 mg, Sugar 25 g

HOMEMADE SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE



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This is an easy and yummy salted caramel sauce. Perfect for topping any dessert.

Provided by dawnbahrenfuss

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup white sugar
½ cup water
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon sea salt (such as Maldon®)

Steps:

  • Pour sugar and water into a small saucepan; swirl gently to combine. Heat over medium-low heat until little bubbles form on the side. Increase heat to high and boil until sugar turns amber, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully whisk in heavy cream. Add butter and salt, stirring to combine. Pour caramel into a glass container; let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 114.8 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE



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Rich and delicious, this salted caramel sauce is the perfect blend of sweet, salty and creamy all in one. I like to make a big batch and refrigerate it for up to 2 weeks. -Angie Stewart, Memphis, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, spread sugar; cook, without stirring, over medium-low heat until it begins to melt. Gently drag melted sugar to center of pan so sugar melts evenly. Cook, without stirring, until melted sugar turns a medium-dark amber, 5-10 minutes. Immediately remove from heat, then slowly stir in cream, butter, salt and almond extract.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY CARAMEL SAUCE



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Provided by Anne Thornton, Host of Dessert First

Time 4h25m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar and 1/3 cup water in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan. This is the only time you can stir the sugar. If you stir it while it's cooking, it turns to rock candy. Place the saucepan over medium to low heat until the sugars start to dissolve, 5 to 10 minutes. Then turn the heat up to medium-high and cook until the sugar starts to caramelize, 5 to 7 minutes. Do not stir while this is happening. You've got to watch the pot, because it goes from caramel to burnt really quickly. And be careful, the mixture is extremely hot!
  • Turn off the heat and stand back to avoid splattering. Slowly add the cream. Don't panic - the cream will bubble violently, and the caramel will solidify. Just give it more time to liquefy again-trust me!
  • Simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until the caramel dissolves and the sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes. Allow the sauce to cool to room temperature, at least 4 hours. It will thicken as it sits.

CREAMY CARAMEL SAUCE



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Provided by Anne Thornton, Host of Dessert First

Time 4h25m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup water
1 1/4 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • Over low heat, mix the water, and sugar in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook until the sugar dissolves, about 5 to 10 minutes. Do not stir. Increase the heat to medium and boil uncovered until the sugar turns a warm chestnut brown (about 350 degrees F on a candy thermometer), about 5 to 7 minutes, gently swirling the pan to stir the mixture. Be careful - the mixture is extremely hot!
  • Watch the mixture very carefully at the end, as it will go from caramel to burnt very quickly. Turn off the heat, and stand back to avoid splattering. Slowly add the cream. Don't panic - the cream will bubble violently, and the caramel will solidify.
  • Simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until the caramel dissolves and the sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes. Allow the sauce to cool to room temperature, at least 4 hours. It will thicken as it sits.

SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE



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My classic salted caramel, enriched with butter and a touch of cream for a thick, smooth sauce, is perfect as a pie topping, or served alongside à la mode slices.

Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell

Categories     Dessert     Sauce     Butterscotch/Caramel     Milk/Cream     Butter     Vegetarian     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Kid-Friendly     Thanksgiving

Yield 420 g / 1¾ cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

298 g / 1½ cups granulated sugar
81 g / ¼ cup light corn syrup
57 g / ¼ cup water
½ vanilla bean, halved lengthwise, or 7 g / 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
113 g / 4 ounces / 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
118 g / ½ cup heavy cream
3 g / ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water in a medium saucepan. If using the vanilla bean, scrape the seeds from it and add the seeds and pod to the pan (if using extract, you will add it later). Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. You can stir the mixture before it comes to a boil to help dissolve the sugar but stop stirring the moment it starts to boil. Then continue to boil the syrup until it becomes a medium amber color. Once the syrup starts to color, tilt the pan occasionally-it's easier to see the true color of the caramel when you're looking at less of it (otherwise it may seem darker than it really is).
  • As soon as the caramel is close to medium amber, turn off the heat-the caramel will retain heat and continue to cook, so you want to allow for the carry-over cooking. Add the butter and stir gently to combine. Stir in the cream (be careful-the caramel is likely to bubble up and steam a lot; just keep stirring and it will die down). The sauce should be smooth and creamy. If it seized up and you see chunks of caramel, return the pan to low heat and stir occasionally until the sauce is smooth, then remove from the heat.
  • Stir in the salt and the vanilla extract, if using. Let cool to room temperature. The sauce may firm up as it sits. If necessary, rewarm the sauce in 15-second bursts in the microwave to make it more fluid.
  • Do Ahead: The sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

OVEN SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE



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Heavenly salted caramel sauce is only 20 minutes away. The best part is that you barely have to lift a finger.

Provided by Arlyn Osborne

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

nonstick cooking spray
1 cup light brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Lightly grease a square enamel baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Scatter the brown sugar to the baking dish, spreading evenly.
  • Top the sugar with the butter cubes, spreading evenly. Then pour over the heavy cream.
  • Bake for 10 minutes undisturbed. Remove from the oven and whisk. Return to the oven and continue to bake for another 10 minutes.
  • Let cool 3 minutes, then whisk in the vanilla and salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1691.2, Fat 90.1, SaturatedFat 56.6, Cholesterol 285.1, Sodium 2439.7, Carbohydrate 220.8, Sugar 215.2, Protein 3.2

Tips:

  • To make sure your caramel sauce is smooth, whisk it constantly as you cook it.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, cook it for a few minutes longer.
  • If you want a thinner sauce, add a little bit of cream or milk.
  • You can flavor your caramel sauce with different extracts, such as vanilla, almond, or orange.
  • Caramel sauce can be used as a topping for ice cream, cakes, pies, or fruit.
  • It can also be used as a filling for chocolates or pastries.

Conclusion:

Creamy salted caramel sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of ways. It's easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try.

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