Description
Indulgent vanilla cream nestled between layers of golden caramel creates a French-inspired dessert that whispers sweet elegance. Delicate flavors dance across palates, promising a moment of pure culinary bliss you’ll savor with each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients (Caramel Shell):
- 1 cup (225 g / 8 ounces) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 g / 7 ounces) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220 g / 7.75 ounces) packed brown sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fluid ounces) light corn syrup
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fluid ounces) heavy cream
Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Filling Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fluid ounces) heavy cream
- ¼ cup (50 g / 1.75 ounces) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 g / 1 ounce) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125 g / 4.4 ounces) powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Heat cream, sugar, and butter in a saucepan over medium temperature, continuously stirring until butter melts and sugar fully dissolves into a smooth, glossy mixture.
- Remove the saucepan from heat source and introduce vanilla extract, blending thoroughly into the caramel base.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, whisking consistently to create a velvety, lump-free texture that transforms the liquid into a rich, creamy consistency.
- Allow the vanilla cream caramel to cool completely at room temperature, periodically stirring to maintain its silky smooth appearance and prevent surface crusting.
- Once cooled, the mixture will thicken and develop a luxurious, spreadable consistency perfect for filling pastries, drizzling over desserts, or enjoying as a decadent sauce.
Notes
- Check sugar temperature carefully to prevent burning and ensure smooth caramel texture.
- Use fresh, high-quality vanilla extract for the most robust and authentic flavor profile.
- Allow the cream mixture to cool completely before filling pastries or desserts to maintain proper consistency.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half instead of heavy cream and use a low-fat butter alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 41 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg