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Salted Caramel Ganache Dark Chocolate Squares Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: European
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Indulge in rich, luxurious Salted Caramel Ganache Dark Chocolate Delights featuring a perfect balance of smooth salted caramel and deep dark chocolate ganache, coated lightly with cocoa powder and finished with an optional sparkle of edible gold glitter. This sophisticated treat offers an exquisite combination of textures and flavors that melt in your mouth, ideal for chocolate lovers seeking an elegant homemade confection.

Ingredients

Scale

Caramel

  • 150 g granulated sugar
  • 45 g butter, cubed
  • 90 ml single cream
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Ganache

  • 150 g 85% cocoa solids dark chocolate, broken into small pieces
  • 100 ml double cream

Coating and Decoration

  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder (for coating truffles)
  • 1 pinch gold edible glitter (optional, for finishing)

Instructions

  1. Measure Ingredients: Start by measuring out all the caramel ingredients—sugar, butter, and cream—into separate bowls. Cut the butter into small cubes for easier melting.
  2. Melt Sugar: Pour the granulated sugar into a large saucepan, spreading it evenly across the bottom. Place it over medium heat and let it sit undisturbed until it begins to melt.
  3. Gently Stir: As the sugar melts, carefully tilt the saucepan to help unmelted sugar move to the bottom. Use a spatula to gently stir any small unmelted bits if necessary.
  4. Color Check: When the sugar is completely melted, stir gently until it transforms into a light brown caramel color, indicating readiness for the next step.
  5. Add Butter: Quickly add the cubed butter to the melted caramel, whisking rapidly until fully melted and incorporated.
  6. Incorporate Cream: Turn off the heat and add the single cream, whisking quickly until smooth and combined.
  7. Season: Stir in the salt thoroughly. Transfer the caramel to a bowl or jug, cover, and refrigerate to cool.
  8. Melt Chocolate: Break the dark chocolate into small pieces, place in a saucepan, and heat on low while stirring continuously until melted and glossy.
  9. Mix in Cream: Transfer melted chocolate into a mixing bowl, add double cream, and beat rapidly until smooth and silky ganache forms.
  10. Combine Caramel: Pour the cooled salted caramel into the chocolate ganache, mixing until thoroughly combined and luscious.
  11. Refrigerate for Truffles: For truffle balls, pour ganache into a container, cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour to firm. Scoop ganache, roll into balls, and coat with cocoa powder.
  12. Set for Squares: For chocolate squares, line a small baking tray with cling film, pour in ganache, cover, and chill at least 1 hour. Once set, turn out onto a cocoa-powder-dusted surface and slice into squares using a hot knife.
  13. Optional Decoration: Sprinkle squares or truffles with a pinch of gold edible glitter for a glamorous finish.

Notes

  • Use high-quality 85% cocoa dark chocolate for a rich, intense chocolate flavor.
  • Ensure the caramel is cool before mixing into ganache to prevent melting or separation.
  • Use a hot knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry to cut clean chocolate squares.
  • Store finished chocolates refrigerated and consume within 5 days for optimum freshness.
  • The gold edible glitter is optional but adds a festive, elegant touch.
  • Be cautious when melting sugar; do not stir too vigorously to avoid crystallization.

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