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53 recipes tagged with caramel.
One 9 ½- or 10-inch tart Serve this tart in small slices. It is like a candy bar in pie form.
8 to 10 servings This whimsical tower of choux puffs crowned with spun sugar is the French equivalent of a wedding cake. It is also an excellent dessert…
Fresh apples on skewers dipped in a smooth, buttery caramel coating. A classic fall treat that sets quickly and can be garnished as desired.
Butterscotch caramels made with brown sugar, dark corn syrup, and butter. A rich, chewy candy with deep butterscotch flavor.
About 8 cups This is the sticky-sweet confection of the circus and boardwalk. If desired, add 1 cup Spanish peanuts.
A silky baked caramel custard made with eggs, half-and-half, and a deep amber caramel, finished with a pinch of flaky sea salt if desired.
A classic burnt sugar cake with deep caramel flavor, layered and frosted with fluffy white or vanilla butter frosting. This vintage recipe from 1931…
A rich caramel ice cream made by blending deep amber caramel into a warm vanilla cream base. Smooth, sweet, and custardy, it's a classic frozen dessert.
About 2 pounds This recipe is one of Marion’s, presumably written after a trip to Mexico. It is essentially milk fudge, but made by creating an…
Homemade filled chocolates made by tempering chocolate, forming shells in molds, and filling them with caramel, marzipan, peanut butter, ganache, or…
Pecan clusters topped with butterscotch caramel and a chocolate coating, finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. A sweet, crunchy, and chewy homemade…
About ¾ cup This rich, savory caramel may be used as a last-minute glaze for grilled skewers of meat, tofu, and poultry or added in small amounts to…
6 to 8 servings Flan is a custard baked in a dish with caramel on the bottom. When cooled and inverted onto a serving plate, the caramel enrobes the…
10 to 12 servings Ground almonds give this moist, flavorful pudding a fine-grained texture. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
About 1 ½ pounds; 64 pieces Milk fudge is similar to dulce de leche, but in solid form. The fudge is rich with the flavor of caramelized sugar and browned…
About 1 ½ cups This sauce is particularly nice with game birds. To turn this into a true Bigarade Sauce for duck or goose, use the zest and juice from a…
This thick syrup is made of sugar and just enough water to dissolve it and steam any stray crystals from the sides of the pan. It will set up firmly…
A simple caramel syrup made from sugar and water, flavored with vanilla and salt. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, custard, or fruit.
6 to 8 servings In Latin America, flan is made by simmering milk and sugar until reduced to a thick cream, then adding eggs. Since the cooking of the milk…
About 1 ⅓ cups This is the easiest path to homemade dulce de leche, which is traditionally made by simmering sweetened milk for many hours until it…
These apple pie doughnuts combine tart apples with warm spices, fried to golden perfection and glazed with cinnamon or caramel. A delightful twist on…
One 9-inch tart In this rich tart, nuts are enrobed in amber caramel and baked to sticky perfection.
Caramel corn is a sweet and crunchy snack made from popcorn, nuts, and coconut, coated in a homemade caramel. It can be enjoyed on its own or as a topping…
About ½ pound Praline is used not only as an ingredient in other confections, but also as a garnish for desserts. It is superb sprinkled over vanilla ice…
A caramel powder made from baked sugar, toasted almonds, and sea salt, perfect for coating doughnuts. This versatile topping adds a sweet, salty, and…
About 1 ½ cups Instead of adding cream, you may add apple cider, orange juice, or practically any other fruit juice or strained fruit puree. Or, after…
One 10- or 11-inch tart This classic French upside-down apple tart is named for the Tatin sisters, who served it at their hotel in the Loire Valley. When…
Homemade honey graham crackers are layered with toasted marshmallows, chocolate squares, and caramel sauce for an elevated campfire treat.
Magic Bars, also known as Hello Dolly Bars, are rich, layered dessert bars with a buttery crust, caramel, chocolate, toffee, pretzels, and toasted…
Roasted peaches with a lavender-infused honey caramel, served with crème fraîche. A simple yet elegant summer dessert.
A rich salted caramel sauce loaded with dark chocolate, served warm over vanilla ice cream and topped with chopped hazelnuts.
Golden brioche French toast topped with warm caramelized bananas in a spiced rum sauce. A decadent breakfast or brunch treat.
Poached pears are coated in almond and pistachio crumbs, roasted until golden, and served with a cinnamon-brandy caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream.
Overnight caramel-pecan rolls are a make-ahead breakfast treat. The dough is prepared the night before, then baked in the morning for gooey, nutty rolls.
Butter cookies inspired by Kentucky Derby Pie, filled with homemade caramel, melted chocolate, and toasted walnuts. A touch of bourbon adds warmth, making…
Double chocolate cookies stuffed with soft caramels and sprinkled with flaky sea salt. Rich, decadent, and melt-in-your-mouth.
Roasted pears are dipped in cinnamon-sugar and baked until tender, then drizzled with a quick honey caramel and flaky sea salt. A simple yet elegant…
These salted caramel and chocolate chip cookies combine sweet caramel chips and semisweet chocolate chips in a soft, chewy cookie. A sprinkle of flaky…
Rich and fudgy brownies studded with Rolo caramels. A decadent chocolate dessert that's easy to make.
A sophisticated dessert featuring preserved lemon cream, pistachio dukkah, cherry-rosewater sorbet, and ras el hanout caramel sauce. This unique…
Big, fluffy cinnamon rolls with a caramel pecan topping and cream cheese icing. Perfect for a slow, cool morning.
Millionaire shortbread is a classic Scottish cookie featuring a buttery shortbread base, gooey caramel center, and rich chocolate topping. A sprinkle of…
A rich chocolate mug cake studded with toasted pecans and melty caramel pieces, ready in 10 minutes. Perfect for a quick dessert.
Raised doughnuts filled with a fluffy dulce de leche whipped cream, drizzled with more dulce de leche and sprinkled with flaky sea salt.
Bite-size doughnut holes stuffed with caramel or other meltable candy, fried until golden and puffed. The candy melts into a perfect oozy center. Dust…
A stunning no-bake mille crêpe cake with layers of thin crepes and a creamy bananas Foster pudding, topped with caramelized bananas.
A rich and versatile bread pudding made with bittersweet chocolate, perfect for dessert. Serve warm with whipped cream and Salty Whiskey Caramel Sauce.
A decadent cake flavored with Irish cream liqueur, coffee, and chocolate, topped with caramel sauce, whipped cream, and chocolate curls. Inspired by the…
Flourless chocolate cakes are lightened with coffee liqueur and topped with a tequila-infused cajeta caramel sauce. A rich, gooey dessert perfect for a…
Rich, buttery caramels with a hint of soy sauce and a sprinkle of sea salt. A sweet and salty treat perfect for gifting.
A moist caramel cake infused with citrus and topped with an Earl Grey syrup. Served with double cream.
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