Caramel Bud
Indulge your sweet tooth with the heavenly "Caramel Bud," a melt-in-your-mouth treat that combines a buttery, tender cookie shell with a luscious surprise of salted caramel at its core. This recipe is a celebration of textures and flavors, featuring a velvety caramel made from scratch with granulated sugar, heavy cream, and a hint of sea salt, all nestled within a delicate dough crafted from flour, cornstarch, and powdered sugar. Perfectly baked to a light golden hue, these irresistible caramel-filled bites are ideal for dessert platters, afternoon tea, or holiday gifting. With a prep time of just 30 minutes, these little treasures offer gourmet indulgence made simple. Create your own batch of "Caramel Bud" bliss today and treat yourself to a crowd-pleasing masterpiece!
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Ingredients
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 50 grams Unsalted butter
- 80 milliliters Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 120 grams All-purpose flour
- 10 grams Cornstarch
- 50 grams Powdered sugar
- 30 milliliters Milk
- 1 piece Egg yolk
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar and a splash of water. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves completely, then stop stirring and let the mixture come to a boil.
Step 2
Watch the sugar carefully as it caramelizes into a deep amber color. Be careful not to burn it.
Step 3
Once the caramel reaches the desired color, remove it from the heat and stir in unsalted butter until fully melted.
Step 4
Carefully add heavy cream to the mixture while continuing to stir (be cautious of steam and splattering).
Step 5
Stir in vanilla extract and sea salt. Allow the caramel to cool slightly and set aside.
Step 6
In a mixing bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and powdered sugar.
Step 7
Add unsalted butter, milk, and egg yolk to the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Step 8
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 9
Take small pieces of dough (about a tablespoon each) and flatten them slightly in your hand.
Step 10
Place a small dollop of caramel in the center of each dough piece, then wrap the dough around it, ensuring the caramel is fully enclosed.
Step 11
Gently shape each piece into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 12
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (564.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2145.3 |
| Total Fat 75.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 43.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 378.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1220.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 353.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 251.8g | |
| Protein 16.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 31.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 88.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 216.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories