You’ll want to make these buttery Salted Caramel Fudge Truffles again and again. Dipped in chocolate, these melt-in-your-mouth truffles are so easy to make (and eat).
Caramel + chocolate = truffle HEAVEN.
You’re going to LOVE these gorgeous caramel fudge truffles that – wait for it – are made in the microwave! That’s right! No stove top, no oven, just a bowl, a spoon and a microwave.
So what are you waiting for? Let’s make 6 ingredient chocolate caramel truffles.
I love caramel. (Remember these? And these?) Especially salted caramel. So these 👆🏻 Salted Caramel Fudge Truffles are my EVERYTHING.
The buttery caramel filling just about melts-in-your-mouth. Made with rich brown sugar and creamy white chocolate, the fudge itself is absolutely divine. And the only way it could be made even better, is by covering it in dark chocolate #yesplease
For a little decoration, I sprinkled each truffle with crushed peanuts but that is entirely up to you. You could leave them as they are, top them with sprinkles or drizzle with white chocolate.
Whatever you do, you know you are going to enjoy one AMAZING caramel truffle. And nobody will guess just how easy these are to make! Shhh…it can be our little secret!
These Caramel Fudge Truffles do come with a warning though. They are a-d-d-i-c-t-i-v-e. So make them when you are having friends over for a sweet snack or bite-sized dessert.
Do not make them when it’s just you and the cat at home, if you have a raging sweet tooth, because they are completely irresistible 😉 #justsayin
On an unrelated note, has anyone had a candle explode before? I was cooking dinner last night and had a candle lit but it was getting close to the bottom of the wick. Then out of nowhere – BAM.
The whole candle broke into about 4 pieces, while still lit, creating a total fire hazard and marking my wooden table for good. My, oh, my, I had no idea candles were such a dangerous household item!
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Salted Caramel Fudge Truffles
- Prep Time: 240 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 6 minutes
- Yield: Makes 18 truffles
- Category: Truffles
- Cuisine: American
Description
Easy, fudgy caramel truffles coated in dark chocolate.
Ingredients
- 60 grams (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
- 240 ml (1 cup) sweetened condensed milk
- 90 grams (1/2 cup) brown sugar
- 150 grams (1 cup) white chocolate, broken into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 300 grams (2 cups) good quality dark or milk chocolate
- Crushed peanut or hazelnuts, optional
Instructions
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl (with high sides for splatter), add butter, sweetened condensed milk and brown sugar.
- Heat in the microwave for approximately 3 minutes, stopping to stir every minute. By the end of the 3 minutes, the butter should be completely melted and the sugar dissolved.
- Give the caramel a good stir, then heat for another 3 minutes, making sure you stir every 30 seconds. If you don’t the caramel will get too hot and bubble over – making a mess in your microwave. Keep in mind the caramel is getting very hot, so use an oven mitten to safely get the bowl in and out of the microwave.
- By now, your caramel should be very thick and golden in colour*. Add white chocolate. Give it a good stir to make sure the chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Lastly, stir in sea salt.
- Place caramel fudge in the fridge to firm up for at least 3-4 hours.
- Leave the caramel fudge at room temperature for 5 minutes or so. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth.
- Scoop out tablespoons of the caramel fudge and roll into a ball using your hands. Dip each ball into the melted dark chocolate. Use a fork to scoop out the ball and place on an oven tray lined with baking paper.
- Repeat with remaining caramel fudge truffles. Top each truffle with crushed nuts (if using). Store truffles in the fridge.
Notes
*Cooking times may vary. This recipe has been tested using an 100W microwave. You’ll be able to tell your caramel is ready when it thickens and turns golden brown in colour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 239
Keywords: Chocolate, Caramel, Truffles, Dessert
Just wondering what brand of white chocolate do you recommend and is it chips or baking bars? Thank you
Hi Diane, I usually use a block of chocolate but white chocolate chips will work as well!
Hi 🙂 Could you freeze these ?
Hi Jenny, yes I think so! Just thaw a little before eating or serving ☺️
Thankyou ,baking now for Xmas . Your recipes are amazing 😋👌
Aw thank you so much Jenny!
Nevermind, just saw 18 on recipe cats. To busy reading comments and didn’t look further than ingredients list.
That’s right Lisa! Hope you enjoy them!
How many does this recipe make?
Hi, I am going to make these but I was wondering which type of brown sugar to use?
Hi Bret! Great question, we only have one main type of brown sugar here in Australia, but my guess is it’s equivalent to light brown sugar. I wrote a bit more about it here if you want to take a look.
It was very delicious !!
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So glad you enjoyed them Sara! ☺️
I haven`t use microwave for such thing Like truffles snd cookies and my microwave have diferent temperature seting: defrost low medium high. On which temperature do You Heat You truffles?
P.s
Sorry for my bad english
Hi Marina, that’s a great question. My microwave is 1000W and I have it on the highest setting. Depending on the power of your microwave, I would suggest medium/high. Alternatively, you can make the caramel on the stove if you feel more comfortable. Just heat the ingredients on a medium heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring continually, until caramel thickens and turns golden in colour. Hope that helps!
I have not made yet but when I do I.thought to use honey comb crushed on the top. I’m very keen to make these. As I think they’d make a lovely gift.
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Hi Karen, ooh crushed honeycomb on top sounds like a wonderful idea. They would make for a lovely gift – especially for Christmas. Hope you enjoy them!
These were so easy to make and tasted AMAZING!
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Love hearing that Josh! Thanks for the lovely feedback.
Those look fantastic could you freeze them before you put chocolate on thinking of a wedding treat but time is the issue
Hi Anne, yes you could freeze them. You would just want to bring them back to near room temperature before dipping in the chocolate and serving. Let me know how you go! 🙂
Do you have a stovetop version of this? They look amazing and I’d love to try!! However, we threw out the microwave and only use the stove. Thanks!!!
(Also, in response to the candle bursting, I knew someone that happened to and it set their house on fire!!!! Very scary! Glad you’re ok!)
Hi Angie, thanks for your comment. These truffles can absolutely be made on the stove top. All you need to do is add the butter, condensed milk and sugar to a medium saucepan. Place on medium heat and stir gently until combined, then bring to the boil. Remove from heat, stir in the white chocolate and place in the fridge according to the rest of the above directions. I hope that helps! And crazy about the candle, I had no idea they were such a fire hazard!! Let me know how you go with the truffles, love to see a photo on Instagram @sweetestmenu #sweetestmenu
Can you use caramel as the topping instead of chocolate? And please forgive me if my spelling is off.
Hi Ella, thanks for your comment. I’m not sure what kind of caramel you mean but I don’t think caramel would harden like chocolate does. Chocolate and caramel also go so well together! I hope you enjoy them.
Thanks, I might even try it with both! I hope that I can make them just perfect though! Have a great day!!!
Amazing! Don’t forget to take a photo and show me on Instagram @sweetestmenu #sweetestmenu
How long can these be stored?
Hi Priyanka, thanks for your comment. You can store these in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Do u have to use dark chocolate?
Hi Robin, not at all, you could use any chocolate you like, milk chocolate or white chocolate. I just like dark chocolate for the contrast because the filling is quite sweet. I hope you enjoy them!
What a beautiful texture to the filling! These fudge truffles look so chocolatey and delicious!
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Thanks Natalie! The filling is so buttery – I love it! 🙂