CARAMEL TRUFFLES
Make these tempting salted caramel balls for a delicious Christmas treat.
INGREDIENTS- 1/4 x 380 g can caramel Top 'n' Fill
- 200 g block milk chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup thickened cream
- 180 g block dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Line a tray with baking paper. Drop 22 level 1/2 teaspoons of caramel onto tray. Freeze for 4 hours (Caramel doesn't freeze firmly. It will give slightly when pressed.)
- Meanwhile, combine milk chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwaves, uncovered, on MEDIUM (50%) for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every minute with a metal spoon, or until melted and smooth. Cover. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours or until firm.
- Line a tray with baking paper. using 2 teaspoons of chocolate mixture at a time, roll into balls. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Flatten 1 ball into a disc. Carefully place 1 piece of caramel in centre of disc. Wrap disc around caramel and form into a ball. Place on tray. Repeat with remaining balls and caramel. Freeze until firm.
- Place dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on MEDIUM (50%) for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every minute with a metal spoon, or until melted and smooth. Using a fork, dip truffles in chocolate, shaking off excess. Return truffles to tray and sprinkle with salt. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until set. Serve.
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