Description
Indulge in the blissful taste of Vanilla Cream Caramels, a delightful homemade treat that perfectly balances rich vanilla flavor with a creamy center. These soft, chewy caramels are ideal for any occasion, from festive gatherings to thoughtful gifts. Impress your family and friends with this simple yet luxurious recipe that requires everyday ingredients, making it easy to whip up a batch anytime the craving strikes. Whether enjoyed alone or paired with coffee, these caramels are sure to become a cherished favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- 340 grams brown sugar
- 4 grams salt
- 340 grams evaporated milk (1 can)
- 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 your baking dish by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, salt, evaporated milk, heavy cream, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat until boiling.
- Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature until it reaches 120°C (248°F).
- In a separate bowl, mix powdered sugar, shortening, corn syrup, and vanilla until smooth; set aside.
- Pour half of the caramel mixture into the dish. After cooling slightly, spread the cream filling evenly over it and top with remaining caramel.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 caramel (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg