Christmas Chocolate Caramel Cups
These Christmas Chocolate Caramel Cups are a delightful and easy treat for the holiday season, featuring rich chocolate and warm caramel in a mini cup format, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Layer
- 1 cup chocolate chips Use milk or dark chocolate chips based on preference.
For the Caramel Layer
- 1 cup caramel candies Melt with heavy cream.
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream Used to melt caramel.
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt Sprinkle on top if desired.
Other Ingredients
- 12 pieces mini cupcake liners For serving the cups.
Instructions
Preparation
- Line a mini muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into the bottom of each liner, spreading it up the sides slightly.
- Place in the refrigerator to set for about 15 minutes.
Caramel Layer
- Meanwhile, melt caramel candies with heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Spoon melted caramel into each chocolate cup, filling to the top.
Finishing Touches
- Reheat remaining chocolate if it has solidified, and spoon chocolate over the caramel to seal.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top if desired.
- Return to the refrigerator to set for another 30 minutes.
- Enjoy your festive treat!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to a month. Let them thaw in the fridge before enjoying again. You can add crushed candy canes for a festive touch.