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Gourmet Salted Caramel Chocolate Bars Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Layer:
- Dark Chocolate (70% cocoa): 12 oz (340 g)
- Unsalted Butter: 2 tbsp (30 g), room temperature
For the Salted Caramel Filling:
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup (200 g)
- Heavy Cream: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Unsalted Butter: 6 tbsp (85 g), cut into small pieces
- Sea Salt: 1 tsp
- Pure Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp
For the Garnish:
- Flaky Sea Salt: 1/2 tsp (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Chocolate Layer:
- Chop the dark chocolate into small, even pieces and place in a heatproof bowl.
- Melt the chocolate and unsalted butter together using a double boiler or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour half of the melted chocolate into a parchment-lined 8x8-inch baking pan, spreading it evenly to form the base layer.
- Refrigerate the pan for 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
2. Prepare the Salted Caramel Filling:
- In a medium saucepan, heat the granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly with a heatproof spatula or wooden spoon until it melts into a smooth amber-colored liquid.
- Once the sugar is fully melted, carefully add the butter pieces, stirring constantly until fully combined.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream (be careful as the mixture will bubble up), and continue stirring until the caramel is smooth and well-mixed.
- Remove the caramel from heat and stir in the sea salt and vanilla extract.
- Allow the caramel to cool slightly until it thickens but is still pourable.
3. Assemble the Chocolate Bars:
- Remove the pan with the set chocolate layer from the refrigerator.
- Pour the salted caramel over the chocolate layer, spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Refrigerate the pan again for 15-20 minutes until the caramel is firm but still slightly soft.
- Pour the remaining melted chocolate over the caramel layer, spreading it evenly to cover the caramel completely.
- Sprinkle the top with flaky sea salt for an added gourmet touch.
4. Set and Cut the Bars:
- Refrigerate the assembled chocolate bars for at least 1 hour or until fully set.
- Once set, remove the bars from the pan by lifting the parchment paper, and cut them into desired pieces using a sharp knife.
Serving Size:
- Makes:
Approximately 16 bars
Nutritional Values (per bar):
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Total Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Sugars: 17 g
- Protein: 2 g
Estimated Cooking Time:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Chilling Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Notes:
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For variation, you can add chopped nuts, such as pecans or almonds, to the caramel layer for added crunch.
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