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Homemade salted caramel truffles coated in dark chocolate and topped with sea salt.

Salted Caramel Truffles

Decadent salted caramel truffles with gooey caramel centers coated in glossy chocolate and sprinkled with flaky sea salt. A luxurious homemade chocolate treat that rivals any gourmet candy shop.
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Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: American, European
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 24 truffles
Calories: 135kcal
Author: Hannah Cooking
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan (For making smooth caramel)
  • Candy thermometer (Ensures perfect caramel temperature)
  • Baking Sheet (For cooling and shaping truffles)
  • Small Cookie Scoop (To portion caramel evenly)
  • Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl (For melting chocolate)
  • Fork or dipping tool (For chocolate coating)
  • Parchment paper (For setting truffles after coating)

Ingredients

Caramel Base

  • 1 cup Granulated sugar - For caramel base
  • 6 tablespoon Butter - Cut into pieces
  • ½ cup Heavy cream - Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - Adds depth of flavor
  • ½ teaspoon Sea salt - For caramel balance

Chocolate Coating

  • 12 oz Dark chocolate (60–70% cacao) - For coating
  • 2 tablespoon Coconut oil - For glossy, smooth chocolate
  • 2 tablespoon Flaky sea salt - For topping

Instructions 

  • Heat sugar in saucepan over medium heat until golden and melted.
  • Whisk in butter carefully until smooth and combined.
  • Slowly pour in heavy cream and stir until blended.
  • Add vanilla and sea salt, mix until fully incorporated.
  • Pour caramel into parchment-lined pan; chill until firm.
  • Scoop chilled caramel into balls; refrigerate until set.
  • Melt chocolate with coconut oil until silky smooth.
  • Coat each caramel ball in chocolate, tapping off excess.
  • Sprinkle with flaky sea salt before chocolate sets.
  • Refrigerate until chocolate hardens; serve at room temp.
    Homemade salted caramel truffles coated in dark chocolate and topped with sea salt.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffle | Calories: 135kcal (7%) | Carbohydrates: 14g (5%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 8g (12%) | Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.2g | Cholesterol: 12mg (4%) | Sodium: 70mg (3%) | Potassium: 90mg (3%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 12g (13%) | Vitamin A: 250IU (5%) | Calcium: 20mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)