Salted Caramel
Salted caramel is the ultimate sweet-and-salty treat that transforms ordinary desserts into extraordinary delights. This easy-to-make sauce features a luxurious blend of rich, buttery flavors and a hint of saltiness that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, brownies, or even enjoying straight from the jar, this salted caramel recipe is sure to impress at any gathering or cozy night in.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings (2 tablespoons each) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Sauce making
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar, stirring constantly until it turns a deep amber color.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the unsalted butter until fully combined; expect bubbling.
- Gradually add the heavy cream while stirring continuously to create a creamy texture.
- Sprinkle in sea salt to taste, then let the mixture cool slightly before using or storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg