Description
Decadent chocolate cups filled with silky caramel, perfect for holiday gatherings and sharing moments with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel squares (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Mini cupcake liners or silicone molds
- Sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave until smooth.
- Line a mini muffin pan with cupcake liners and spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into each liner.
- Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until the chocolate sets.
- If making homemade caramel, combine sugar and butter over medium heat until melted, then add cream and stir until combined.
- Once the chocolate base is set, add a layer of caramel filling just below the rim.
- Pour remaining melted chocolate over the caramel layer to seal.
- Chill in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes to set.
- Before serving, sprinkle sea salt on top of each cup.
- Carefully remove cups from liners and enjoy!
Notes
For a festive twist, try using white chocolate or mint chocolate. Keep extra melted chocolate aside for drizzling on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: chocolate, caramel, holiday treats, Christmas desserts, easy recipes