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Chokladkola: Chocolate Caramels

These caramels are rich, chewy, and chocolatey. They take a bit of work but are well worth the effort. Like all caramels they last several weeks at room temperature and so make an excellent gift.

Ingredients

  • 600 g cream
  • 90 g honey
  • 115 g butter
  • 150 g dark chocolate
  • 8 g salt
  • 900 g sugar

Instructions

  • Start by oiling a heatproof rectangular pan. Line with parchment, oil the paper, then set to the side.
  • Melt the dark chocolate in a large heatproof bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine cream and honey in a small pot and bring to a boil. As soon as it boils, take off the heat and set to the side.
  • In a large pot make a dry caramel. Gradually add the sugar, melting as you go. This is easier than melting all the sugar at once.
  • Cook until it’s around 165-170°C (329-338°F). Once it comes up to temperature, turn the heat off.
  • Gradually pour the hot cream into the caramel a little at a time, stirring continuously. Do NOT add it all at once. The caramel bubbles up a LOT with each addition of cream and you do not want this to overflow.
  • Cook the caramel until it reaches 110°C (230°F).
  • Stir in the butter and continue cooking to 125°C (257°F).
  • Pour a couple of tablespoons of caramel into the melted dark chocolate. Whisk together.
  • Add another couple of tablespoons of caramel to the chocolate and whisk again. The chocolate will split, this is normal and expected.
  • Repeat this process until the chocolate and caramel have emulsified, meaning they've come together into a smooth mixture.
  • Once emulsified, you can pour the remaining caramel into the chocolate. Stir until there are no streaks left.
  • Immediately pour the mixture into the pan, spreading it evenly.
  • Allow the caramel to crystallize and set at room temperature for about 24 hours.
  • Once set, cut into pieces. Wrap in parchment if desired.