Salted Caramel Chocolate Truffles are really a tasty candy treat that you can make yourself.
In every bite of these truffles features a crisp chocolate coating over lush caramel all with a hint of salt on top.
Easy Salted Caramel Chocolate Truffles
This is a simple recipe that is perfect for sharing.
I like how well the chocolate and caramel work together with that splash of salt.
Did you try my Oreo Cheesecake Truffle Ornament recipe?
That truffle ornament recipe is so festive and yummy! These chocolate coated caramel truffles would go nicely when served with those ornament truffles!
This recipe is especially tasty when you top the truffles with a coarse salt. You can find a selection of course salts here.
Frequently asked questions about truffles.
When it comes to dessert truffles, there are really many different kinds that you can make. This includes the no-bake kind that can be made from crushed cookies and the candy kind that we are making in this recipe.
This recipe for chocolate truffles with a caramel center, tastes like a lush candy that you would find from a high-end store.
The center is filled with creamy caramel and chocolate filling and the coating is sweet chocolate with a hint of salt.
Well, for starters, chocolate truffles taste amazing.
This recipe is a homemade truffle candy that can be served as a treat for a gathering or enjoyed as a snack. However, these tasty treat can be a perfect treat for gift giving too.
Tips for making homemade truffles.
This recipe can be made in a double boiler (stovetop) or in a microwave. If you are using a microwave to make these truffles, use a microwave safe bowl and stop to stir every 20 seconds or so.
More tips for you
- Chocolate melting wafers are used to add flavor to the caramel. You can omit this or use another wafer if desired.
- Once the caramel portion of this recipe has set, you will need to form the truffle balls. Using a cookie scoop (1-2") can make this easier to do.
- These truffles can be stored in an airtight container. They should keep if refrigerated for up to two weeks or three months if frozen.
Personalize these homemade chocolate coated truffles.
These truffles are are easy to make and delicious just the way they are.
However, you can make yours even better.
Try one of these ideas.
- Add chopped nuts or coconut to the top with or instead of the salt.
- After adding the chocolate coating, sprinkle on some holiday sprinkles.
- Instead of coating the truffles with chocolate, drizzle the chocolate or use a white chocolate instead.
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About this recipe for homemade truffles.
This is a simple recipe for making chocolate coated caramel truffle candy.
The candy can be served any time of the year including the holiday season.
To make this recipe we will first melt the caramels with the chocolate wafer melts.
After the melted ingredients have set, we will form the truffle balls. Lastly, we will coat and top the truffles.
Ingredients needed to make Salted Caramel Chocolate Truffles.
- Caramels. Using premade caramels makes this an easy recipe and eliminates the need for a candy thermometer (yay!).
- Heavy Cream. Used to smooth the melted ingredients out.
- Chocolate Melting Wafers. Melted with the caramels to make the tasty center of the candy,
- Chocolate Chips. Dark chocolate chips are preferred as this will be used for the coating.
- Vegetable Shortening. Coconut oil can alternatively be used.
- Coarsely Ground Sea Salt. Adding the salty touch to these truffles.
How to make Salted Caramel Truffles
Makes 30 truffles
Prep - 5 mins Cook - 10 mins
Cool time - 2 hours
Step One: prepare.
Prepare a square baking that will be used to set the filling in. Wax paper, foil, or greasing can work. Remove an wrapping from the caramels.
Step Two: make the caramel chocolate center.
In a double boiler or using a microwave safe bowl, melt together the caramels, heavy cream and chocolate melting wafers. Stir the ingredients as they melt (constant on stove or every 20 second using microwave). Then transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and refrigerate until set (about an hour).
Step Three Make the truffles.
- Once the refrigerated mixture has set, use a scoop or large spoon to scoop up the individual truffles and roll them into balls, placing the balls on a wax paper lined (or silicon mat) rimmed baking sheet.
- Freeze the formed balls until they are set (about an hour).
- To coat the truffle balls, use a microwave-safe bowl to melt the chocolate chips and the vegetable shortening (or coconut oil). Stop to stir the mixture every 20 seconds until smooth and melted.
- Use a candy dipping tool or spoons to dip the truffle balls in the melted chocolate.
- Add any desired topping including the salt and allow the chocolate to harden and cool before enjoying.
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Table of contents for this recipe.
Salted Caramel Chocolate Truffles, a simple and delicious holiday dessert or snack treat candy recipe made in 20 minutes.
SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
Materials
- 26 Caramels
- ½ cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Chocolate Melting Wafers
- 1 ½ cups Chocolate Chips
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Shortening
- Coarsely Ground Sea Salt.
Instructions
- Prepare a square baking that will be used to set the filling in. Wax paper, foil, or greasing can work. Remove an wrapping from the caramels.
- In a double boiler or using a microwave safe bowl, melt together the caramels, heavy cream and chocolate melting wafers. Stir the ingredients as they melt (constant on stove or every 20 second using microwave). Then transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and refrigerate until set (about an hour).
- Once the refrigerated mixture has set, use a scoop or large spoon to scoop up the individual truffles and roll them into balls, placing the balls on a wax paper lined (or silicon mat) rimmed baking sheet.Freeze the formed balls until they are set (about an hour).
- To coat the truffle balls, use a microwave-safe bowl to melt the chocolate chips and the vegetable shortening (or coconut oil). Stop to stir the mixture every 20 seconds until smooth and melted.
- Use a candy dipping tool or spoons to dip the truffle balls in the melted chocolate.Add any desired topping including the salt and allow the chocolate to harden and cool before enjoying.
Notes
Also, please see the actual recipe post for further details on this recipe. Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used. See DiyandFun.com for details on this recipe.
