Christmas Chocolate Caramel Cups
Indulge in the rich, festive flavors of Christmas with these delightful Chocolate Caramel Cups. Each bite features a decadent dark chocolate shell filled with luscious caramel, finished with a sprinkle of sea salt. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as thoughtful homemade gifts, these treats will bring back cherished memories of sweet seasonal celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt
- 12 festive cupcake liners
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt together dark chocolate and butter in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate into each liner, coating the bottom and sides evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes until firm.
- Fill each cup with caramel sauce, leaving some space at the top.
- Top with another spoonful of melted chocolate to seal and smooth out.
- Drizzle with extra caramel and sprinkle with sea salt before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg