Ruby Chocolate Caramels
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These ruby chocolate caramels are my go to when I want to impress someone without spending hours in the kitchen. The whole process takes under an hour from start to finish, which means you can whip up a batch on a weeknight if the craving strikes. Ruby chocolate gives these treats their stunning pink hue and unique fruity flavor, while the sea salt brings out the sweetness beautifully. Cocoa powder, which is loaded with antioxidants, adds a subtle depth that keeps these from being one note. They're simple enough that even a beginner can nail them, yet elegant enough to package up as gifts.
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Ingredients
- 200ruby chocolate
- 150 mlheavy cream
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 5 gsea salt
- 1½ mlvanilla extract
- 50 gcocoa powder
- 100ruby chocolate chips
- 200 gconfectioners' sugar
- 1parchment paper
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Instructions
- 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Tip: To prevent sticking
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, granulated sugar, and unsalted butter. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
Tip: Stir frequently to prevent scorching
- 3
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
Tip: Use a candy thermometer to check for the caramel stage
- 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cocoa powder, sea salt, and vanilla extract until the cocoa is fully incorporated.
Tip: Be careful as the mixture will bubble up.
- 5
Add the ruby chocolate chips to the saucepan and let it sit for 2 minutes, then stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape the sides and bottom of the saucepan.
- 6
Pour the caramel mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.
Tip: Work quickly as the mixture will set fast.
- 7
Allow the caramels to cool and set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
Tip: Cut into desired shape and size.
- 8
Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve.
Tip: Optional: add a pinch of sea salt on top for extra flavor.
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