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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
Watch the sugar carefully as it caramelizes into a deep amber color. Be careful not to burn it.
Once the caramel reaches the desired color, remove it from the heat and stir in unsalted butter until fully melted.
Carefully add heavy cream to the mixture while continuing to stir (be cautious of steam and splattering).
Stir in vanilla extract and sea salt. Allow the caramel to cool slightly and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and powdered sugar.
Add unsalted butter, milk, and egg yolk to the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Take small pieces of dough (about a tablespoon each) and flatten them slightly in your hand.
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.
Gently shape each piece into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2145 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.9 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.2 g | 216% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 378 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 1220 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 353.2 g | 128% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 251.8 g | ||
| Protein | 16.5 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 216 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
