Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Vanilla Cream Caramels, a perfect treat for any occasion. These soft and chewy confections feature a luscious vanilla cream center surrounded by rich caramel, making them an irresistible dessert option. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday, hosting a party, or simply indulging yourself, these homemade caramels are sure to impress family and friends alike. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, you’ll create gourmet caramels that not only taste amazing but also make beautiful gifts. Wrap them up in decorative packaging for a charming homemade treat that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- 340 grams brown sugar
- 4 grams salt
- 340 grams evaporated milk
- 170 grams heavy cream
- 285 grams corn syrup
- 475 grams powdered sugar
- 90 grams vegetable shortening
- 75 grams corn syrup
- 2 grams vanilla
Instructions
- Prepare a large piece of parchment paper on your workspace.
- In a heavy-duty pot, combine unsalted butter, brown sugar, salt, evaporated milk, heavy cream, and corn syrup. Cook over medium-low heat until melted and mixed.
- Increase heat to medium-high and stir constantly until the mixture reaches 241°F (115°C). Pour onto parchment paper and let cool.
- For the vanilla cream, mix vegetable shortening with powdered sugar and vanilla until combined; add water for desired texture.
- Roll cooled caramel into logs filled with vanilla cream, then slice into pieces.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 caramel (15g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg