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Vanilla Cream Filled Caramels Recipe

Vanilla Cream Filled Caramels Recipe

Olivia Brooks
This Vanilla Cream Filled Caramels Recipe uses sugar, butter, heavy cream, and vanilla to create chewy caramel candies with a silky vanilla cream filling.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 36 caramels
Calories 95 kcal

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottom saucepan
  • Candy thermometer
  • Silicone spatula
  • Mixing bowls
  • Parchment paper
  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Small cookie scoop or teaspoon
  • Sharp knife
  • Wax paper for wrapping

Ingredients
  

For the Caramel Layer

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Vanilla Cream Filling

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Pan

  • Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper. Leave extra paper hanging over the sides so the caramel can be lifted out easily later.

Step 2: Make the Vanilla Cream Filling

  • In a small bowl, mix softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the mixture becomes creamy and soft.
  • Place small teaspoon-sized portions of the filling onto a parchment-lined tray. Freeze them for about 20 minutes until firm. This step makes wrapping the caramel easier.

Step 3: Start the Caramel

  • In a heavy saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, heavy cream, and salt. Cook over medium heat while stirring slowly with a silicone spatula.
  • As the mixture heats, the butter will melt and the sugar will dissolve into a creamy mixture.

Step 4: Cook the Caramel

  • Attach a candy thermometer and continue cooking. Stir gently while the caramel bubbles.
  • Cook until the temperature reaches 245°F (118°C). At this stage the caramel becomes thick, glossy, and golden.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5: Cool the Caramel

  • Pour the caramel into the prepared baking pan. Let it cool for about 30 minutes until it becomes firm but still slightly soft to touch.

Step 6: Cut the Caramel

  • Lift the caramel slab out using the parchment paper. Place it on a cutting board and cut into small squares.
  • Flatten each square gently with your fingers.

Step 7: Fill the Caramels

  • Place a frozen vanilla cream center in the middle of a caramel square. Carefully wrap the caramel around the filling and roll it into a ball or square shape.

Step 8: Wrap the Candies

  • Wrap each caramel in wax paper to keep them from sticking together.
  • Your Vanilla Cream Filled Caramels Recipe is now ready to enjoy.
Keyword Vanilla Cream Filled Caramels Recipe