**Indulge in a Sweet Symphony: Caramel Cups with a Trio of Tempting Variations**
Prepare to embark on a culinary journey of pure bliss with our delectable caramel cups. These bite-sized treats are a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a rich, creamy caramel filling nestled within a delicate pastry crust. But the indulgence doesn't stop there; we present three enchanting variations that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
**Classic Caramel Cups:** Experience the timeless allure of the classic caramel cup, where the velvety caramel filling takes center stage. The harmonious blend of sweetness and a hint of salt creates an irresistible taste sensation that will transport you to dessert heaven.
**Chocolate Caramel Cups:** Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover's delight. Our chocolate caramel cups combine the richness of dark chocolate with the lusciousness of caramel, creating a symphony of flavors that will satisfy even the most discerning palate.
**Salted Caramel Cups:** Discover the perfect balance of sweet and savory with our salted caramel cups. A sprinkle of sea salt enhances the caramel's natural sweetness, resulting in a taste experience that is both sophisticated and utterly addictive.
No matter which variation you choose, our caramel cups promise an unforgettable dessert experience. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to create these heavenly treats that will leave you and your loved ones in a state of pure bliss.
CARAMEL CUPS
These are a crowd pleaser. They have a flaky crust wih a creamy caramel filling.
Provided by Dawn
Categories Desserts Cookies Filled Cookie Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine the cream cheese, butter or margarine and flour. Mix to form a dough. Pinch off 48 equal pieces and press into mini tassie pans.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool slightly. Be careful taking out of pans, they break easily.
- In the microwave on medium high heat. Melt the caramels and 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Stir until creamy. Pour into melted caramel into shells and top with frosting.
- To Make Frosting: Beat the sugar, 1/3 cup evaporated milk, shortening and vanilla until light and creamy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 62.5 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
CARAMEL S'MORE CUPS
Betty Crocker® cookie mix provides a simple addition to these delicious caramel cookies - a delightful dessert!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 36 mini muffin cups with cooking spray.
- Make cookie dough as directed on package, using butter and egg. Shape dough into 36 (1-inch) balls. Place 1 ball into each muffin cup.
- Bake 8 to 9 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove from oven; firmly press 1 candy into center of each cookie until flush with cookie top. Top each with 3 marshmallows. Bake 2 to 4 minutes longer or until marshmallows are puffed. Cool 30 minutes. Loosen edges of cookie with small metal spatula and remove to cooling racks. Cool completely.
- Place chocolate chips in small resealable freezer plastic bag. Microwave on High about 1 minute or until softened. Gently squeeze bag until chocolate is smooth; cut off tiny corner of bag. Squeeze bag to drizzle chocolate over marshmallows. Let stand until hardened, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g
SALTED CARAMEL COOKIE CUPS
When I brought these salty sweet cookies to a potluck, I overheard people talking about how wonderful they were. I'm not sure if it was the cookie, the caramel or the chocolate that they loved best.-Priscilla Yee, Concord, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine cookie mix and flour. Beat in butter and egg until blended. Shape dough into 1-1/4-in. balls; press onto bottom and up sides of greased mini-muffin cups., In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, chocolate chips and confectioners' sugar. Place a rounded teaspoon of filling in each cup. Press one caramel into the filling in each cup. Bake until edges are golden brown and caramel is melted, 9-11 minutes. Sprinkle with sea salt; top with a pecan half. Cool completely in pan on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts :
CREAMY CARAMEL CUPS (WITH OR WITHOUT KAHLUA)
Creamy caramel filled cups that make an elegant statement to your cookie trays. And they freeze well, what more could you want?
Provided by Michele7
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 45 cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- If you object to liqueur, the Kahlua can be omitted.
- By hand, mix the dough ingredients together.
- Make into small balls.
- Press into mini muffin cups and prick with a fork 4-5 times.
- Bake 350F for 12-15 minutes.
- Let cool and then remove from tins.
- Using a double boiler, melt the caramels.
- Add the evaporated milk and Kahlua, stirring well.
- Fill the tarts 1/2 full with the melted filling.
- Beat 1/2 cup margarine, 1/2 cup Crisco and 1/2 cup sugar until very smooth and fluffy.
- Add 1 small can evaporated milk and 1 T Kahula, or more to taste.
- Beat at least 10-15 minutes or until the consistancy of a light fluffy whipped topping.
- Using a pastry bag, or a strong plastic bag with the corner cut off, pipe the frosting on top of the cooled caramel filled cups.
- Sprinkle the tops with nuts or sprinkles.
- If I'm in a cookie baking frenzy, I make the dough cups one day and then fill and ice them another.
- I keep them in the freezer until it's time to put them on my trays.
PECAN BLONDIE CARAMEL CUPS (PILLSBURY)
Be careful with these, it's a war over them, their so good! This recipe is from the Philsbury Cook-Off cookbook.
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 16 Muffins, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F Line 16 muffin tins with baking cups.
- Melt butter in med saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat, stir in brown sugar. Add vanilla and egg, mixing well.
- Add flour, baking powder and salt. Blend well. Stir in the chopped nuts then pour batter into the lined muffin tins. Bake for 15-20 min until golden brown.
- Topping: In small saucepan over low heat, melt caramels with the water, stirring constantly.
- Immediately when muffins are out of oven, place chocolate chips evenly into middle of each cupcake. Spoon scant tablespoon of caramel over the chips in each cup. (if caramel starts to thicken, stir in additional water to maintain consistency). Top each with a pecan half. Store in a tightly covered container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.3, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 29.4, Sodium 141.3, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 24.6, Protein 2.5
PECAN CARAMEL CHEESECAKE COOKIE CUPS RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by á-18433
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325*. Paper line 24 muffin cups. Cut each square of dough in half. Place one piece of dough into each muffin cup. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookie has spread to edge of cup. Beat cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, eggs and vanilla in medium bowl until smooth. Spoon about 3 tablespoons cream cheese mixture over each cookie in cup. Bake for additional 15-18 minutes or until set. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Top with caramel topping, pecans and morsels.
CARAMEL PECAN CUPS
Steps:
- 1.Stir the chocolate and heavy cream in a microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute or until the chocolate is melted. Stir until the chocolate mixture is smooth. 2.Place 1 teaspoon chocolate mixture into each pastry cup. Drizzle with the caramel topping and sprinkle with the pecans.
CARAMEL APPLE PIE CUPS
When you want a change from the same old apple pie, these miniature apple pies are a nice alternative.I find the double crust and the smaller size of the pies a good balance for the sweetness of the filling.These are best served warm with a good quality vanilla ice cream.
Provided by Carrie Ann
Categories Pie
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 small pies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine apples, sugar, butter,juice, cream, spices, cornstarch and caramels in a skillet.
- Bring to boiling over high heat, stirring frequently, 8-10 minutes.
- Lower heat to medium; cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Roll pie crust out to 1/4" thickness.
- Cut out circles just large enough to fit 12 3" diameter muffin cups with a bit of overlap all around the edge.
- Cut slightly smaller circles for lids.
- Press dough on bottoms and up sides of muffin cups overlapping rim slightly.
- Fill each cup with a scant 1/4 cup of filling.
- Brush edges of smaller circles with egg.
- Place smaller circles on top of filled cups; pinch pastry edges together to seal.
- Pierce top of pie cups or cut out with miniature cutters before brushing on egg wash.
- Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes or until filling is bubbly.
CHAI ICE CREAM IN CARAMEL CUPS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Soften the ice cream in a large bowl. Add the tea and spices and mix until thoroughly combined. Pack and re-freeze at least 2 hours.
- Unwrap the caramel squares and place them on the baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake until melted and softened. Place another piece of parchment on top and press the caramel into a circle. Cool another 2 minutes. Peel the caramel circles off the parchment and press into mini muffin pans to form a small cup shape. Cool completely.
- Scoop ice cream into cups and garnish with almonds.
RASPBERRY CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CUPS
Steps:
- Salted Raspberry Caramel Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine cream, maple sugar, vanilla extract and salt. Stir until completely combined. Bring to a boil, then set a timer for 12 minutes, being sure not to let the mixture boil over. After 12 minutes, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 more minutes or until the caramel coats the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat, let cool. Place a small saucepan over medium heat. Add raspberries and honey. Mix for about 10 minutes until raspberries have completely broken down into a sauce. Place in a blender to puree then press puree through a fine mesh strainer using a spoon to get out all of the puree, leaving behind the seeds. Pour the raspberry puree into the caramel sauce, place over medium heat and mix to combine and soften. Raspberry Caramel Chocolate Cups: Make the raspberry caramel and let cool slightly. Melt chocolate. Use a silicone liner OR line a muffin tin with paper liners. Use a glazing brush or a spoon to spread about ½ â 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate in the bottom of each liner and up onto the sides to create a cup. Place in freezer for about 10 minutes to harden. Once chocolate is hard, pour in 1 tablespoon of caramel then place back in the freezer for about 20 minutes to help the caramel harden. Lastly, top each caramel cup with about 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate to completely cover the caramel and coat the sides of the cup then sprinkle with just a pinch of coarse sea salt. Place back in freezer for 10 more minutes. Let sit at room temperature for just a bit to help soften the chocolate, it can get pretty hard in the freezer!
Tips:
- Use fresh, cold butter. This will help the caramel set properly.
- Cook the caramel over medium heat. This will prevent it from burning.
- Stir the caramel constantly. This will help prevent it from sticking to the pan and burning.
- Let the caramel cool completely before pouring it into the cups. This will help prevent the caramel from hardening too quickly and becoming difficult to work with.
- Store the caramel cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Caramel cups are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy snack or a special dessert to impress your guests, caramel cups are sure to be a hit. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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