Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with these quick and irresistible Microwaved Caramel Dumplings—a warm, gooey treat ready in just 15 minutes! Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings in a pinch, this recipe combines fluffy, homemade dumplings with a rich, buttery caramel sauce made right in your microwave. Using pantry staples like self-raising flour, brown sugar, and a touch of vanilla, these dumplings puff up beautifully in the luscious caramel base as they cook, creating a dessert that’s both easy to prepare and decadently delicious. Drizzle the velvety caramel over the dumplings and serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent finish. Simple, speedy, and utterly delightful, this microwave dessert is a must-try for caramel lovers everywhere!
In a mixing bowl, combine the self-raising flour and sugar.
Rub the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture using your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs.
Gradually add the milk, stirring gently, until the mixture forms a soft, sticky dough.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle the brown sugar evenly across the bottom.
Dot the butter for the caramel sauce over the brown sugar, then drizzle the vanilla extract over the top.
Pour the boiling water over the brown sugar mixture carefully but evenly, ensuring the sugar begins to dissolve.
Using a spoon, drop small mounds of the dumpling dough into the caramel sauce. Keep the mounds evenly spaced apart.
Cover the bowl lightly with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap, ensuring a small vent for steam to escape.
Microwave the dumplings on high for 4-5 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and have puffed up. (Microwave times may vary based on wattage.)
Remove the bowl from the microwave carefully as it will be hot, and let the dumplings sit for a minute before serving.
Spoon the dumplings into serving bowls, generously drizzle the caramel sauce over the top, and enjoy warm. For an extra treat, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream!
Calories |
1296 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 49.4 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.4 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 131 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 1238 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 196.0 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 100.3 g | ||
| Protein | 15.3 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 377 mg | 8% | |
*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.