Description
A rich, professional-grade caramel filling with a perfect balance of buttery sweetness and sea salt, ideal for cakes and pastries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium heat without stirring.
- Swirl pan occasionally until sugar melts into a deep amber liquid.
- Whisk in cubed butter until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Slowly pour in heavy cream while whisking constantly.
- Simmer for 2 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in sea salt and vanilla extract.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a storage container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Filling/Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-inspired