Chocolate Caramel Diamonds

Chocolate Caramel Diamonds
45 min.
42
59kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delectable Chocolate Caramel Diamonds, a treat that perfectly balances rich chocolate and luscious caramel in every bite. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply craving a delightful snack, these bite-sized gems are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 42 servings, making them ideal for parties, potlucks, or a cozy night in. Each diamond is a mere 59 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. The combination of fine-quality bittersweet chocolate and creamy caramel creates a luxurious flavor profile that will leave everyone wanting more.

The process begins with melting chocolate and butter to create a smooth, velvety base, followed by the addition of eggs and a delicate blend of flour and cocoa powder. Once baked to perfection, the cake is topped with a rich chocolate ganache and finished with a sprinkle of coarsely ground caramel, adding a delightful crunch to each bite.

These Chocolate Caramel Diamonds are not just a dessert; they are an experience. Perfect for any occasion, they can be served as an antipasti, starter, or snack. So gather your ingredients and get ready to impress with this irresistible treat that combines elegance and flavor in every diamond-shaped piece!

Ingredients

  • ounces bittersweet chocolate unsweetened (not )
  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • double boiler
  • baking pan
  • wax paper
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan and line bottom with wax paper.
  2. Chop chocolate into small pieces. In a double boiler or a metal bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water melt chocolate and butter, stirring until smooth.
  3. Remove top of double boiler or bowl from heat and whisk sugar into chocolate mixture.
  4. Whisk in eggs 1 at a time until combined well. Sift flour and cocoa powder over chocolate mixture and whisk until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into baking pan and bake in middle of oven until a tester comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool cake completely in pan on a rack and invert onto a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
  6. Chop chocolate. In a dry heavy saucepan cook sugar over moderate heat, without stirring, until it begins to melt. Continue to cook sugar, stirring with a fork, until a deep-golden caramel.
  7. Remove pan from heat and add cream (mixture will bubble up and steam). Simmer mixture, stirring, until caramel is dissolved.
  8. Remove pan from heat and add chocolate, stirring until mixture is smooth.
  9. Pour ganache over top of cake and smooth with a spatula. Chill cake, uncovered, at least 30 minutes and, covered, up to 3 days.
  10. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  11. In a dry small heavy saucepan cook sugar over moderately low heat, stirring slowly with a fork (to help sugar melt evenly), until a pale-golden caramel. Continue to cook caramel, without stirring, gently swirling pan, until golden.
  12. Remove pan from heat and pour caramel onto baking sheet. Cool caramel completely.
  13. Pry caramel from baking sheet with your fingers and in a food processor pulse caramel until coarsely ground.
  14. Sprinkle the ground caramel evenly over top of cake and with a sharp knife cut cake into 1 1/4-inch diamonds.

Nutrition Facts

Calories59kcal
Protein6.02%
Fat68.21%
Carbs25.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.45
Glycemic Load
1.24
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.3513043397309%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.33mg
Epicatechin
1.01mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:58.91kcal
2.95%
Fat:4.59g
7.06%
Saturated Fat:2.72g
17%
Carbohydrates:3.9g
1.3%
Net Carbohydrates:3.42g
1.24%
Sugar:2.51g
2.79%
Cholesterol:21.43mg
7.14%
Sodium:6.35mg
0.28%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:4.08mg
1.36%
Protein:0.91g
1.82%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.53%
Copper:0.07mg
3.29%
Selenium:1.8µg
2.57%
Vitamin A:116.27IU
2.33%
Magnesium:9.27mg
2.32%
Phosphorus:22.15mg
2.22%
Iron:0.38mg
2.14%
Fiber:0.48g
1.92%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.62%
Zinc:0.18mg
1.22%
Source:Epicurious
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