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    Salted Caramel Truffles

    Published: Nov 6, 2023 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Chocolate coated truffles sprinkled with sea salt.

    These sweet and salty, rich 4 ingredient Salted Caramel Truffles are filled with a smooth chocolate ganache and coated in dark chocolate to create a decadent dessert - perfect for any chocolate fan.

    A salted caramel truffle bitten in half to show the smooth ganache filling.

    These chocolate salted caramel truffles are one of the easiest salted caramel recipes to make! A rich salted caramel and chocolate ganache is coated in dark chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt to create a decadent truffle that is popular with everyone, young and old!

    I can't resist a salted caramel dessert, whether it's a slice of salted caramel cheesecake or salted caramel chocolate ripple cake, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream with salted caramel sauce poured over it. And for those moments when I need a quick salted caramel fix, a handful (or two!) of salted caramel popcorn always hits the spot!

    Looking for more no bake truffles? These Biscoff truffles, Oreo truffles, and lemon white chocolate truffles are all easy recipes that take only minutes to prepare!

    Side view of caramel truffles on a plate with a jar of caramel behind.

    Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

    • Easy recipe - just heat, melt, chill, roll and dip! No cooking required.
    • 4 ingredients - you need just 4 basic ingredients to make these salted caramel balls.
    • Kid-friendly - this is a fun and easy recipe for kids to help make.
    • Perfect homemade foodie gift - a box or bag of these salted caramel truffles makes an easy gift that is guaranteed to raise a smile.
    • Party food - make a batch of these caramel truffles and watch them quickly disappear!
    • Conventional and Thermomix - both methods are included in the recipe card below.

    What You Need 

    You just need four ingredients to make this salted caramel truffles recipe!

    Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

    • Caramel sauce - use a thick caramel sauce or dulce de leche.
    • Sea salt - a vital ingredient, a little sea salt really brings out the flavour of the caramel. If using a bought salted caramel sauce then omit the salt from the ganache. Use a good quality sea salt or sea salt flakes for sprinkling the truffles with.
    • Cream - choose a full-fat thickened cream or heavy cream.
    • Dark chocolate - is used to make the ganache and for dipping the truffles in. Use a good quality dark chocolate for the best flavour and the smoothest texture.
    The four ingredients needed to make the truffles placed in individual bowls.

    Equipment Required

    • Two microwave safe bowls or jugs - one for heating the caramel sauce, cream and salt, and another for melting the chocolate.
    • Microwave - of course, if you have a Thermomix (optional), you can use that too!

    Step By Step Instructions 

    These sea salt truffles could not be easier to make: just heat, mix, chill and roll!

    Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

    Step 1 - Heat

    Heat the caramel sauce, sea salt and cream in the microwave for 1-2 minutes (stirring every 30 seconds), until hot, but not boiling. 

    If using a Thermomix: Heat the caramel sauce, salt and cream for 4 minutes, 80 degrees, Speed 2. 

    Cream, salt and caramel in a heatproof jug.

    It will look like this:

    The caramel and cream mixture in the jug after it has been heated.

    Step 2 - Pour The Caramel Over The Chocolate

    Place the chocolate melts into a bowl. Pour the hot caramel cream mixture over the top of the melts.

    Caramel cream poured over chocolate melts in a bowl.

    Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes before stirring with a rubber spatula until ingredients are smooth and combined. 

    Melted caramel and chocolate ganache in a bowl.

    Step 3 - Chill

    Place the bowl into the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours (overnight is best). 

    Step 4 - Roll

    Roll teaspoonfuls of the mixture into balls. Place the truffles back into the fridge again.

    Step 5 - Coat In Chocolate 

    Melt the extra chocolate in the microwave for 3-4 minutes, on 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds. 

    If using a Thermomix: grate the chocolate for 5 seconds, Speed 8. Melt for 3-4 minutes, 50 degrees, Speed 2. 

    Dip the truffles into the chocolate mixture and then place onto a flat tray or plate. Working quickly (before the chocolate sets), sprinkle the top with a little extra sea salt. 

    The truffles dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt on a plate.
    The finished truffles sprinkled with sea salt on a serving plate, with a jar of caramel to the side.

    Expert Tips

    The secret for these decadent salted caramel truffles is to work quickly when handling the ganache, and to keep it chilled as you go.

    • Type of cream - these salted caramel truffles require thickened cream (as it's referred to in Australia) or heavy cream (as it's known in the US).
    • Caramel sauce - use a thick caramel sauce or dulce de leche. If using salted caramel sauce, omit the teaspoon of salt from the ingredients.
    • Tips for rolling the truffles:
      • Place the ganache in the fridge for at least 4 hours, overnight is best if possible, to allow it to set enough to roll.
      • The truffle mixture will be very soft and sticky. I recommended placing an ice pack on the bench and icing your hands between rolling each truffle. You can also place another ice pack under the bowl of truffle mixture if you like.
    • Dipping the truffles in chocolate:
      • Place the rolled ganache balls back in the fridge to chill before dipping the balls in melted chocolate.
      • I find the easiest way to dip the balls into the melted chocolate is with 2 forks. Working quickly, lower a ball of ganache into the melted chocolate and lift out then place on your tray or plate. If you are too slow, the heat of the melted chocolate will start to melt the ganache and the truffles won't look as neat.
    • Refrigerate the truffles - because they're made with cream, these truffles need to be refrigerated until you're ready to serve them.

    FAQs 

    How long will salted caramel truffles keep in the fridge?

    These truffles will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

    Can I freeze salted caramel truffles?

    Absolutely! These salted caramel truffles can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

    Can I roll these truffles in cocoa powder rather than coat in dark chocolate?

    Yes, you can coat salted caramel truffles in cocoa powder, or use chopped nuts or even chocolate sprinkles!

    Truffles on a serving plate with one half eaten.

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    A half eaten rich and ganache filled salted caramel truffle.

    Salted Caramel Truffles

    Decadent and rich Chocolate Salted Caramel Truffles with a thick ganache coated in dark chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Truffles
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Chilling time: 4 hours hours
    Total Time: 4 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 20 serves
    Calories: 92kcal
    Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

    Ingredients

    • 215 g (¾ cup) caramel sauce see notes
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt see notes
    • 60 g (¼ cup) thickened or heavy cream
    • 250 g dark chocolate melts
    • 250 g extra dark chocolate melts for dipping
    • extra sea salt for sprinkling

    Instructions

    • Heat the caramel sauce, salt and cream in the microwave for 1-2 minutes (stirring every 30 seconds), until hot, but not boiling.
      If using a Thermomix: heat the caramel sauce, salt and cream for 4 minutes, 80 degrees, Speed 2.
    • Place the chocolate melts into a bowl. Pour the hot caramel cream mixture over the top.
    • Allow to sit for 5 minutes before stirring with a rubber spatula until smooth and combined.
    • Place into the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours (overnight is best).
    • Roll teaspoonfuls of the mixture into balls.
      Place the truffles back into the fridge.
    • Melt the extra chocolate in the microwave for 3-4 minutes, 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds.
      If using a Thermomix: grate the chocolate for 5 seconds, Speed 8. Melt for 3-4 minutes, 50 degrees, Speed 2.
    • Dip the truffles into the chocolate mixture and then place onto a flat tray.
      Working quickly (before the chocolate sets), sprinkle the top with extra sea salt.
    • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

    Notes

    RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
    • Type of cream - our salted caramel truffles require thickened cream (as it's referred to in Australia) or heavy cream (as it's known in the US).
    • Caramel sauce - use a thick caramel sauce or dulce de leche. If using salted caramel sauce, omit the teaspoon of salt from the ingredients.
    • Cool temperature - the truffle mixture will be soft and sticky to handle. I recommended placing an ice pack on the bench and icing your hands between rolling each truffle. You can also place another ice pack under the bowl of truffle mixture if you like.
    • Keep refrigerated - because they're made with cream, the truffles need to be refrigerated until you're ready to serve them.
    • Storing - truffles will last up to 1 week in an airtight container in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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