Salted Caramel Truffles Food

CARAMEL TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Line an 8-in. square dish with plastic wrap; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramels, milk chocolate chips and cream. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 1 minute longer, stirring every 15 seconds or until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. Spread into prepared dish; refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm., Using plastic wrap, lift candy out of pan. Cut into 30 pieces; roll each piece into a 1-in. ball. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm., In a microwave-safe bowl, melt semi-sweet chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip caramels in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. If desired, use additional melted chocolate to drizzle over truffles. Refrigerate until firm.

SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Melting Chocolate Stovetop Method:.
• Heat cream in sauce pan on stove on low to medium heat. Set up another sauce pan with 1 inch of water in bottom. Empty chocolate chips into large heat proof bowl (glass or stainless steel) and place over sauce pan of water to gently melt chocolate to prevent burning. When cream is simmering, combine cream and chocolate into a large bowl and whisk until well incorporated. Pour mixture into shallow baking dish and cover with plastic wrap. Let chocolate set in refrigerator until firm, about 1 hour.
• Melting Chocolate Microwave Method:.
• Heat cream in sauce pan on stove on low to medium heat. Pour chocolate chips into microwave safe bowl and place in microwave. Run microwave at 50 percent power level for 40 seconds. Note that chocolate will burn if cooked on full strength. Take bowl out of microwave and stir chocolate well. Repeat until chocolate is just melted. When cream is simmering, combine cream and chocolate into large bowl and whisk until well incorporated. Pour mixture into shallow baking dish and cover with plastic wrap. Let chocolate set in refrigerator until firm, about 1 hour.
• How to Make Salted Caramel Truffles: While the chocolate sets, cut all caramel candies into quarters (4 pieces each) and dip in fine sea salt. Reserve salted caramels to stuff truffles.
• Using a small melon baller or two spoons, scoop chocolate into a ball and insert one piece of salted caramel into the middle of each truffle. Roll the truffle to create a ball-shape. Roll the truffle in the cocoa powder.
• Can be refrigerated for up to 5 days. Best served at room temperature.

SALTED CARAMEL TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Cut each toffee into 4 pieces and put in a bowl with the salt flakes. Roll the toffees around so some salt flakes stick to each.
• Put the chocolate and cream in a bowl and melt in 20-second blasts in the microwave, or set over a pan of simmering water (make sure the base doesn't touch the water). Remove and pour into a container that will give the mixture a depth of at least 2cm (3/4 in). Leave to cook completely. Once cool, put in the fridge to chill for 2-3 hours, until the mixture is firm enough to shape.
• Using a melon baller or teaspoon, scoop out the balls. Push a piece of toffee into each ball and smooth over the indent. Roll each truffle in cocoa powder (if using your hands, dust them with cocoa powder first).

SALTED CARAMELS

Steps:

• Butter and line the base and sides of a 20 x 30cm tin with baking parchment.
• Pour the cream into a saucepan along with the butter and vanilla, then bring to a simmer. Swirl the pan to melt the butter, then remove from the heat.
• In a separate pan, melt the sugar and golden syrup together, stirring occasionally. Once the sugar granules have dissolved, bring to the boil and cook until the temperature reaches 155C on a sugar thermometer. Remove from the heat and swiftly whisk through the cream mixture. Return to the heat and cook until the mixture reaches 127C, constantly whisking so it doesn't catch.
• Pour the caramel into the tin, tilting so it reaches the corners. Leave to set for 15 mins, then sprinkle with the salt. Leave to cool completely at room temperature (preferably overnight). Cut into squares using a very sharp, slightly oiled knife, then wrap each one in a square of baking parchment.