Salted Chocolate Caramel Sauce
Deliciously smooth and thick salted caramel sauce that is loaded with melted chocolate. You are going to want to drizzle this stuff on every dessert!
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 1247kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup (175g) chocolate milk, dark, or semi-sweet, coarsely chopped
- ½ cup (120ml) water
- 1 cup (200g) caster/granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (240ml) double/heavy cream room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, and heat in 20 second intervals, stirring after each one, until melted and smooth. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the water, sugar, and salt. Bring to the boil, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar.
- Turn the heat down to medium and allow the mixture to come to a rich, deep amber colour without stirring. Instead, swirl the pan around occasionally to make sure the mixture caramelizes evenly. (This can take a while. Be patient, and don't be tempted to turn up the heat!)
- Remove from the heat and gradually pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly until combined. Be careful, the caramel will bubble vigorously whilst adding the cream. Stir in the vanilla.
- Put back on the heat, add the melted chocolate, and stir until completely smooth and combined.
- Pour the chocolate caramel into a heat-proof jar and allow to cool completely before using.
Notes
Caramel sauce will thicken as it cools, and when refrigerated. This caramel can be stored in a jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Warm up to reach desired consistency before use.
Avoid doubling or tripling this recipe. Make in batches instead.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 1247kcal | Carbohydrates: 153g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 68g | Saturated Fat: 43g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 1160mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 147g