Description
A creamy, buttery treat that combines sweet white chocolate with deep, homemade caramel, making it perfect for holidays and gifts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups white chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt (for garnish, optional)
- Nuts (optional, for variations)
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, and cream and heat while stirring.
- Use a candy thermometer to bring the mixture to 234–240°F (soft-ball stage).
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped white chocolate until glossy and smooth.
- Press the mixture into a lined 8×8-inch pan.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours until set.
- Cut into 1-inch squares and serve or package for gifting.
Notes
To prevent graininess, brush pan sides with a wet pastry brush while cooking. Use high-quality white chocolate for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop Candy-Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg