Description
Indulge in these Heavenly Vanilla Cream Filled Caramels. A perfect blend of rich caramel and silky vanilla cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g / 1 cup granulated sugar
- 120ml / ½ cup heavy cream
- 60g / ¼ cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 60ml / ¼ cup light corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 120ml / ½ cup heavy cream
- 50g / ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped (or 1 tsp vanilla bean paste)
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, heavy cream, corn syrup, and butter. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Insert a candy thermometer and cook without stirring until mixture reaches 245°F (118°C).
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and sea salt.
- In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla bean seeds. Beat until stiff peaks form (don’t overbeat).
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Pour half of the hot caramel mixture into the pan, spread evenly, and let cool about 15 minutes until slightly firm.
- Spread vanilla cream filling evenly over caramel layer.
- Pour remaining caramel over cream layer, spread evenly.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- Lift caramels out and cut into squares.
Notes
- Temperature is Key: Accurate temperature readings are crucial for perfect caramel texture.
- Vanilla Bean: Using fresh vanilla bean provides the best flavor, but vanilla bean paste is a good alternative.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Caramel
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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