Description
These Christmas Chocolate Caramel Cups bring together the rich flavors of chocolate and smooth caramel, enhanced by a sprinkle of holiday cheer. Each cup features a luscious caramel center encased in a glossy chocolate shell, topped with festive sprinkles. These treats are as beautiful as they are delicious, offering the perfect balance of sweet, creamy caramel and melt-in-your-mouth chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound chocolate almond bark
- Holiday sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the Liners: Place 36 mini cupcake liners in a mini cupcake tin and set aside.
- Make the Bottom Chocolate Layer:
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt half of the chocolate almond bark in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into each cupcake liner. Using a small spoon or a food-safe brush, spread the chocolate up the sides of each liner. Ensure the chocolate layer is thick enough so the liner is not visible through it.
- Set aside to allow the chocolate to harden.
- Make the Caramel:
- In a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, slowly melt the sugar, stirring minimally to avoid crystallization. Continue heating until the sugar is fully melted and reaches a rich amber color.
- Remove from heat and carefully whisk in the heavy cream in a slow, thin stream until fully incorporated.
- Pour the caramel into a bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes, allowing it to thicken.
- Add Caramel Layer:
- Once the caramel has thickened, spoon it into the chocolate-lined cups, filling almost to the top but staying within the chocolate shell.
- Add the Top Chocolate Layer:
- Melt the remaining chocolate almond bark. Spoon it over the caramel layer, spreading gently to reach the edges of each liner.
- Decorate with holiday sprinkles as desired.
- Set the Chocolate Cups: Place the finished cups in the refrigerator for 1 hour to allow the chocolate and caramel to fully set.
Notes
- Melt Chocolate Carefully: Microwave chocolate in short intervals and stir between each to avoid burning.
- Cool Caramel Before Adding: Let the caramel thicken slightly before adding it to the cups to prevent it from spilling over.
- Seal the Edges Well: Make sure to spread the top chocolate layer fully to the edges of each liner to avoid any caramel leaks.
- Prep Time: 30 Minutes
- Chill Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes