Direct Caramel and Salted Caramel Sauce

Name: Direct Caramel and Salted Caramel Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 g sugar; 150 g whipping cream (warm); 0.5 tsp salt; 20 g unsalted butter (cold and cut into cubes (optional, adds shine))

Direct caramel is a fundamental technique in pastry that elevates various desserts with its rich, caramel-like flavor. This recipe shows you how to create a smooth direct caramel and transform it into a decadent salted caramel sauce. With the balance of sweetness and saltiness, this sauce pairs beautifully with desserts like cheesecakes or flans. It’s quick to make and useful for topping or incorporating into many sweet dishes.

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20 min total

Ingredients

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Servings

•200 g sugar
•150 g whipping cream (warm)
•0.5 tsp salt
•20 g unsalted butter (cold and cut into cubes (optional, adds shine))

Instructions

1
Make a thin layer of sugar on a pan and put it on medium heat.
2
As some spots start to melt, cover them with a thin layer of sugar.
3
Continue until you have used up all the sugar in the recipe.
4
Let it become a nice pale gold color and don't use any utensil to mix; only move around the sugar by tilting the pan.
5
Once golden, add the cream and salt and stir vigorously.
6
Be really careful because it's really hot and it will bubble up.
7
Remove the pan from the heat, add the butter, and stir.
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