Salted Caramel Brownie Bites
Fudgy brownie bites hide gooey salted caramel centers, topped with dark chocolate ganache and flaky sea salt. These indulgent mini treats deliver rich chocolate-caramel bliss in bite-size elegance—decadent bridal shower jewels ready in under an hour.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These salted caramel brownie bites are your bridal shower indulgence secret—intensely fudgy brownie cradles a molten salted caramel core for that irresistible surprise, while glossy dark chocolate ganache and flaky salt add sophisticated balance. Bite-size format means easy mingling and portion elegance, naturally gluten-free adaptable, and endlessly impressive with minimal effort. The make-ahead assembly freezes beautifully, and the rich-yet-balanced flavor satisfies chocolate lovers without overwhelming. Guests adore the gooey center reveal, hosts love the poppable convenience and stunning presentation—customize with gold dust or pearls for theme sparkle. One bowl batter, pure decadence, bridal dessert magic delivered.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Caramel Soft → Room temp easy fill.
- Chill Bites → Firm for ganache dip.
- Mini Pan → Even bake quick cool.
- Toothpick Test → Fudgy moist crumbs.
- Ganache Temper → Smooth glossy coat.
- Salt Flaky → Maldon post-ganache.
- Double Batch → Freezes well.
- Parchment Line → Easy release.
Salted Caramel Brownie Bites
Fudgy brownie bites with salted caramel centers and ganache—decadent bridal treats.
Ingredients
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 24 soft salted caramels (or homemade)
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- Flaky sea salt
- Optional: gold dust or pearls
Instructions
- Preheat Oven → Set to 350°F; grease mini muffin pan—rich indulgence begins.
- Melt Butter → Microwave or stovetop butter—cocoa base ready.
- Mix Batter → Whisk sugar into melted butter; add eggs one at a time.
- Cocoa Rich → Stir in cocoa, vanilla, salt—chocolate depth blooms.
- Flour Gentle → Fold flour just until combined—fudgy tender crumb.
- Fill Half → Spoon batter halfway into cups—base layer set.
- Caramel Heart → Press soft caramel into center—gooey surprise nestled.
- Top Cover → Spoon remaining batter over caramels—seal the magic.
- Bake Fudgy → Bake 12-15 minutes until edges set center soft—cool in pan 10 minutes.
- Ganache Glam → Heat cream; pour over chocolate—stir silky, dip cooled bites, salt sprinkle, set.
Notes
- Soft caramels melt perfectly inside.
- Don’t overbake—fudgy center key.
- Chill before ganache—clean dip.
- Flaky salt post-ganache max crunch.
Nutrition Information
Yield
24Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 226Total Fat 11gSaturated Fat 6gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 34mgSodium 57mgCarbohydrates 30gFiber 2gSugar 22gProtein 3g
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Ingredients Notes
- Brownie Batter → Fudgy cocoa base rich.
- Salted Caramel → Soft candies or homemade; gooey heart.
- Dark Chocolate → 70% ganache depth.
- Heavy Cream → Silky ganache.
- Butter → Brownie richness.
- Eggs → Fudgy binding.
- Sugar → Cocoa balance.
- Flour → Minimal tender crumb.
- Vanilla → Warm aroma.
- Sea Salt → Flaky finishing crunch.
Variations and Substitutions
- Gluten-Free → GF flour blend.
- Vegan → Plant alternatives caramel.
- Peanut Butter → Swirl filling twist.
- Espresso → Coffee boost depth.
- White Chocolate → Contrast coat.
- Nutty → Almonds or pecans.
- Mini Muffins → No fill simpler.
- Boozy → Rum caramel infusion.
Storage Options
- Refrigerator → Airtight up to 5 days.
- Freezer → Unglazed up to 2 months.
- Room Temp → Glazed 2 days cool.
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