Coffee Caramel
Description
Recipe for a dessert made with creamy caramel, molasses, espresso coffee, chocolate, and crushed hazelnuts. This simple dessert is prepared very quickly. Molasses can be replaced with honey.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and set aside. In a medium saucepan, melt butter, brown sugar, white sugar, molasses, salt, and espresso powder over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally with a whisk, until the thermometer reaches 120 degrees. After that, stir the caramel constantly until it reaches 150 degrees.
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Step 2
2. Immediately pour the caramel into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly over the surface with a rubber spatula.
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Step 3
3. Sprinkle with chopped chocolate and let stand for a few minutes until the chocolate melts.
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Step 4
4. Then, using a spatula, evenly spread the chocolate over the entire surface of the caramel.
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Step 5
5. Sprinkle the chocolate with chopped hazelnuts and refrigerate until the caramel hardens.
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Step 6
6. Break the caramel into pieces and store in an airtight container. If your kitchen is warm enough, store the caramel in the refrigerator to prevent the chocolate from becoming too soft.