Creamy Caramel Filling for Cakes Tarts Desserts
Creamy Caramel Filling for Cakes Tarts Desserts
This creamy caramel filling is luxury on it’s own with a melt in the mouth velvet texture. This simple, easy and effortless recipe takes no more than 15 minutes to make and will have you using it as cake fillings, tart fillings, macarons, cookies or cupcakes. Made with condensed milk and golden syrup this is absolute heaven.
Creamy Caramel Filling for Cakes, Tars and Desserts – Caramel Recipe
How has winter been treating you so far?
We’ve had some nice sunny days this last week which gave us the opportunity to go on a few day trips with the kids. Well, at least we are all feeling better now, no cold, no flue. Winter can be hard on the kids but honestly? I’m the worst in our house. There isn’t a winter where I do not fall sick. Last year I was down with a severe flu and the cough lasted a good two months. This year was three weeks but because I compare it to last year I still feel lucky. ha!!
Well, I have a caramel sauce recipe already on the blog for you. In fact, my caramel sauce is really delicious and one that get licked off the bowl to the very end. Which is why it’s so popular on this blog. And yet I’m giving you a recipe for this caramel filing, you must be wondering what I mean by caramel filling and why is it different from the caramel sauce. Right? Hang on… I’ll tell you more.
If you love caramel then you will love this better than any other caramel you have ever eaten. This one is really creamy and melts in the mouth. It’s does not have the sharp burnt sugar taste or flavor.
I recently used it to make my Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart and had everyone rave so much about it. I will be sharing that recipe with you soon. So stay tuned. The center of this has the luscious caramel inside.
My Caramel Sauce Vs My Caramel Filling
Now I don’t want to confuse you – ideally you can use the caramel sauce as a filling too but it’s too dense and sweet – this caramel sauce is also sweet but much more creamy. That caramel sauce uses a fair amount of fresh cream but this one uses quite a bit of condensed milk so the end result is a more creamy melt in the mouth feel.
- I would use my caramel sauce when I want to drizzle on cakes, ice creams or desserts. It’s more potent. but
- When I need a caramel filling in my cake orders I use this recipe. So if you order a cake with caramel filling in it? – this is the caramel filling you will get inside the cake.
- If I made a tart that has caramel? Well, most often I would use this as a caramel filling.
- The caramel sauce recipe, I use almost all the time a sauce to drizzle on things not as a filling. But If I need to make a caramel buttercream I would use my caramel sauce because it’s thicker and more intense in flavor
So while they can both be used interchangeably each is unique and wonderful on it’s own.
Let’s talk ingredients and substitutes for this caramel filling – (Save/Pin for later)
- Golden Syrup – This gives this caramel that beautiful golden color but it is also an invert sugar which means it helps prevent crystallization.
- Brown Sugar – You can use white sugar but I prefer the brown to get a darker caramel color.
- Butter – everything taste better with butter could not be more right with this recipe. Add a nice richness to the caramel
- Condensed milk – This is a great way to add a lot of cream without spending too much time stirring the mixture for hours. Makes the caramel creamy.
- Vanilla – You can add a different flavor for your caramel but I usually prefer to add vanilla first as a base then explore other options.
Creamy Caramel Filling for Cakes, Tarts and Desserts – Caramel Recipe
Recipe – Creamy Caramel Filing for Cakes Tarts and Desserts (Save/Pin for later)
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Creamy Caramel Filling for Cakes, Tarts and Desserts – Caramel Recipe
Ingredients
- Brown Sugar – 100 grams (1/2 cup)
- Golden Syrup – 60 ml (1/4 cup)
- Butter – 60 grams (1/4 stick)
- Condensed Milk – 1 can
- Vanilla – 2 tsp
Method
- Place brown sugar, golden syrup and butter in a heavy based sauce pan
Creamy Caramel Filling for Cakes, Tarts and Desserts – Caramel Recipe
- Let come to a boil.
- Reduce heat and cook until the butter and sugar are melted
- Continue to cook until the mixture becomes darker in color.
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- Add the condensed milk and let come to a boil on low heat again
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- Cook on low for about 5 minutes stirring constantly.
- The mixture will get thicker
- Add vanilla – stir to combine.
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- Set aside to cool slightly before you pour into a mason jar or fill a tart..
- Enjoy!
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Homemade Creamy Caramel Filling for Cakes, Tarts and Desserts.
Creamy Caramel Filing for Cakes Tarts and Desserts
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Yield 622 grams
This creamy caramel filling is luxury on it's own with a melt in the mouth velvet texture. This simple, easy and effortless recipe takes no more than 15 minutes to make and will have you using it as cake fillings, tart fillings, macarons, cookies or cupcakes. Made with condensed milk and golden syrup this is absolute heaven
Ingredients
- Brown Sugar - 100 grams (1/2 cup)
- Golden Syrup - 60 ml (1/4 cup)
- Butter - 60 grams (1/4 stick)
- Condensed Milk - 1 can
- Vanilla - 2 tsp
Instructions
- Place brown sugar, golden syrup and butter in a heavy based sauce pan
- Let come to a boil.
- Reduce heat and cook until the butter and sugar are melted
- Continue to cook until the mixture becomes darker in color.
- Add the condensed milk and let come to a boil on low heat again
- Cook on low for about 5 minutes stirring constantly.
- The mixture will get thicker
- Add vanilla - stir to combine.
- Set aside to cool slightly before you pour into a mason jar or fill a tart..
- Enjoy!
Courses Dessert
Cuisine French
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 106 grams
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 386 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 14 g | 22% | |
Saturated Fat 8 g | 40% | |
Unsaturated Fat 3 g | ||
Cholesterol 45 mg | 15% | |
Sodium 171 mg | 7% | |
Total Carbohydrates 61 g | 20% | |
Sugars 60 g | ||
Protein 5.4 g | 11% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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I am not sure this filling would make it other than off the spoon and into my mouth! WOW that looks yummy!
I know what you mean. I love caramel by the spoon too. Which is why I always make extra!
what is condensed milk? is that sweetened condensed milk?
Yes, usually it’s as sweetened condensed milk, but you can reduce the amount of sugar when you make it homemade.
Loved making this – was so easy and it tasted so delicious. My kids ate it with a spoon as dessert. Definitely going to make more. Thanks for sharing
Thank you Derek. SO happy to hear that your family enjoyed this recipe. My kids eat if off with a spoon too – so addictive.
Wow – only 15 minutes for this luscious caramel?! It looks so rich and delicious.
Thanks Kate. Yes does not take long to make this..
This looks so scrumptious — I’m afraid mine wouldn’t make it to fill anything b/c I’d eat it right out of the jar with a spoon. 🙂
I know what you mean Valentina. I usually have the same issue here. My kids love caramel so the moment they see it – the ice cream and other things come out to be drizzled over.
I am a caramel addict, I have to bookmark this one! I love it!!!
Thanks Deanna. Me too!
So thick! I LOVE caramel!
Thank you Michelle
This look super easy to make. I’ll have to give it a try, I love to eat dulce de leche or caramel by the spoonful
Me too Luci. This is thick and creamy so you will love it with a spoon
That looks wickedly good! I m bookmarking this one and sharing it now.
Thank you Jacqueline.. It sure is wickedly good!!
Thanks for the easy instructions on making this caramel filling! Making caramel has always seemed scary to me, but you make it seem like I can do it!
You are welcome Pam. It’s really easy to make caramel you must try at least once.
Oh wow, Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart sounds delicious, especially with a creamy caramel filled center! Looks absolutely delectable.
Thank you Heather. Yes I used this one is my salted caramel tart and it was insanely good.
I immediately pinned this recipe as I’m always looking for a good caramel sauce. I love following you and reading your recipes.
Thank you Jere. Thank you for your kind words and for following me. I think you will love this recipe.
This looks heavenly and it’s simple to make. I could eat it with a spoon!
Thank you Alyssa. Yes it definitely spoon worthy