Salted Caramel Truffles
Salted Caramel Truffles with only 5 ingredients ( 3 ingredients in the caramel filling ) and NO thermometer needed
I used my favorite recipe for Caramels, coated the rolled balls in Dark Chocolate and sprinkled them with coarse Sea Salt – all with only 5 ingredients. (Chocolate and Salt included!)
These Salted Caramel Truffles are so easy to make and they are a frequent sweet treat in our house.
I have to warn you though, these Truffles disappear as if there is no tomorrow. They are extremely addictive and I can never stop eating them.
Good thing the rest of my family also love them, otherwise my weight might just jump sky-high !
I usually keep them in a sealed container in the refrigerator during Summer, as they tend to go very soft and sometimes even melt with the Summer heat.
But during Winter these Salted Caramel Truffles are usually kept close-by in the lounge, which is not a good thing … it’s a case of ” I see .. I must have ..”.
All in all, it is a miracle if we have any left over from the previous day !
Here are some more links to recipes where I have used the Caramel filling (with slight changes) :
More Homemade candy recipes you might like:
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Best Salted Caramel Truffles
Salted Caramel Truffles
Salted Caramel Truffles with only 5 ingredients - perfect sweet treat or edible gift ideaPrint Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
- 1 can 397g Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter cubed
- ⅓ cup Golden Syrup (or Treacle Syrup)
- 180 grams Dark Chocolate (good eating quality) - ( 6.5 oz )
- 1 teaspoon Coarse Sea Salt
Instructions
- Place the Condensed Milk, Butter and Syrup in a medium saucepan – bring to the boil, lower heat and simmer, stirring continuously, for 5 – 10 minutes or until the mixture has turned a caramel color and has thickened.
- Remove from the heat – cool completely – roll into small truffle sized balls – chill for an hour or two in the refrigerator.
- Melt the Dark Chocolate – dip the Caramel balls in the Chocolate – place on a sheet of aluminum foil and sprinkle immediately with Sea Salt.
Notes
- Total servings depends on how small or big you prefer to roll them
Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.Nutrition FactsSalted Caramel TrufflesServing Size1 TruffleAmount per ServingCalories36% Daily Value*Fat2g3%Saturated Fat1g6%Polyunsaturated Fat1gCarbohydrates5g2%Sugar3g3%* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Linked up at : WEEKEND POTLUCK – The Country Cook
These turned out fantastic. Super easy to make, a little messy but the taste more than made up for it.
This best truffle ever
What’s golden syrup
Della, golden syrup ( also kown as light treacle) is well known throughout South-Africa, Britain, Australia and New Zealand. If you are in a another part of the world, you can use maple syrup or even corn syrup. Honey is a good substitute as well
Can you freeze them.
Darlene, yes you can freeze the salted caramel truffles! Freeze in a single layer and then transfer to an airtight container with wax paper between layers – freeze for 2 – 4 weeks
Can a person use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate?
Hi Linda, yes milk chocolate would be just fine if you so choose ! We like the combination of dark chocolate and salt, but it is really your choice 🙂
I have made these twice…. they taste good, but I have had a hard time getting the caramel to firm up enough to roll into balls…. eventually, after
I leave it in the fridge overnight, I can get a balls to form. They don’t stay in shape for long….. have to be kept in the fridge? I live in Western Canada.
I’m also thinking that vanilla would be nice to add to the flavour?
Any suggestions re. Holding their shape? I did keep the caramel on the stove longer, because it wasn’t thickening enough. They do taste very yummy, thanks for any advice, Nirmal.
Hi Nirmal,
I have never encountered any problems regarding the truffles holding shape. You can of course add a bit more (say another 1/2 or even 1 tablespoon Butter) to the recipe. Vanilla sounds delicious, but add little by little (and taste after each addition) almost at the end of cooking. Hope this helps (let me know?)
I have made a similar recipe using tinned Caramelized Condensed Milk. Very yummy and quick to make!
Is there anything else comparable to golden syrup that can be substituted?
Kim, I had to look it up and it looks like you can use a combination of corn syrup and honey (equal amounts to make 1/3 cup) instead. Please let us know how the truffles turn out if you make use of this combination ?
What is Golden- or Treacle Syrup. Is there something else I can use if I can find this item? I want to make these for xmas.
What's a 2 TB butter ?
Stephen TB = the abbreviation of a tablespoon ( 3 x teaspoons/ 15ml ) – replying here as your e-mail is not attached to your comment 🙂
I have never tried salted truffles and they look so good!! Totally Pinned!!
Absolutely the best…..love these!
How many does this make? Can't wait to give it a go.
Sian, a bit smaller than 2cm {smaller than 1 inch} in diameter balls will get you around 20 – 24 {I suggest making a double batch as these disappear quickly 😉 } – replying here as your e-mail is not attached to your comment.
@Linda Nortje, HI! I just discovered your site and am intrigued by several recipes already!
Also wondering about the # of truffles. Here you say 20-24 a bit smaller than 2cm – but the top of the post shows 45. That’s a pretty big discrepancy!
They’d almost have to be the size of a pea to get that many?
Hi Terry, thank you for visiting With A Blast ! Yes you are quite right, it seems a discrepancy crept in as I converted recipe cards. It is defnitely only around 24 (30 at most) truffles (Fixing recipe card now)
You had me at Salted Caramel! Thanks for linking up at the Creative Spark Link Party! I hope you will stop by again today to link up! http://bit.ly/1kbGQ7W
Oh my those look so yummy!! I bet I would eat them all .. lol
I may be the only person on the planet who hasn't tries salted caramel something. I'm always behind the times. I really can't resist dark chocolate though! These truffles look awesome, Linda.
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These look fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing them at the Feature Friday Link Palooza! I featured this one as one of my favorites over on my blog, come check it out and link up again!
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Hi! Visiting via Wonderful Wednesdays 🙂 LOVE truffles and I can't wait to try these. I think I can get golden syrup at a British store that just opened up near us.
Diana
I want these, NOW!
I'm wiping the drool off my chin…my shirt…my shoes…OH MY! This sounds absolutely mouth-watering. Thanks so very much for sharing with us at Weekend Potluck. Do come again soon…your lovely recipes really help us set an awesome table. =)
Well, you found my weak spot! Oh my…… These look scrumptious….. 🙂
xo, Crystelle
Crystelle Boutique
These look incredible! The temptation for me would be to hide them and keep them all to myself. Delicious!
MY goodness! I'm going to need to make those!
I'm hoping I can get some golden syrup because these look to die for.
Sarah @ Backwoods Babies
These look great! Will be making these this week!
Combining caramel and dark chocolate…perfect. These look perfect. Pinned.
Yum! I love dark chocolate and sea salt. Who knew that it could be so divine?!
Oh, these look super sweet. You can't go wrong with a great truffle 🙂
Thanks for sharing at Marvelous Monday on Smart Party Planning 😉
I love salted caramel and dark chocolate. You've just mentioned a few of my favorites. Can't wait to try this yummy recipe! Pinned
Oh yeah!!! now I could eat these anytime!!
Looks delicious! I'm stopping by from Serenity Saturday blog hop.
Thanks
Angie
Oh yum, these would be awesome at Christmas. Pinned
Delicious! Pinned! Found you on Diana rambles pin party! Unfadingbeautyblog.com
Wow Linda, these look so good…and so easy! Pinned!
These look delicious! I love caramel and chocolate together. Pinned! Thank you :).
Something so delicious really shouldn't be so easy to make!
These sound totally awesome, Linda! Good thing I have helpers to help me eat them too! 🙂
Totally drooling over these Linda!!
Pinned this, looks so good!