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A close-up of a gooey salted caramel dessert with a smooth, glossy caramel topping sprinkled with sea salt, served on a rustic white plate, with a buttery, crumbly base visible underneath, styled on a wooden surface with caramel drizzles and a hint of whipped cream

Genius Salted Caramel Dessert Irresistibly Soft and Buttery

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A luscious salted caramel dessert with a soft, buttery base topped with glossy caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt, perfect for any sweet craving.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes + cooling
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Heat the sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it melts into an amber caramel.
  2. Add the butter and stir until melted and combined.
  3. <li id="instruction-step-3"Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring vigorously to prevent splatters.
  4. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the caramel thickens slightly.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in sea salt and vanilla extract.
  6. Pour the caramel over your prepared base or cake and let it set, then refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the caramel doesn’t burn by stirring constantly and maintaining medium heat.
  • Chill the dessert for best texture and flavor before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 280 Kcal
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg