This caramel ganache is rich, creamy and so versatile it can be used in many ways. From drizzling on cakes to dipping apples slices in it . I came up with this recipe after having a little experience while working my other job when a recipe called for not 1 , not 2 , but 3 ice water bathes for different fillings for a cake. Using the one ice water bath for this recipe is not big deal, lol. I recently had to alter this recipe because the chocolate company I got caramel from went out of business, it was a very sad day for me. After a little experimenting this recipe came together great with easy to find Kraft Caramel candies.
What is Caramel Ganache used for?
- Perfect for dipping apples or even pretzels
- Drizzled on a Cake like my Caramel Apple Cake
- Drizzled on Ice cream, It’s better the stuff in the jar
How to make Caramel Ganache
Unwrap all of the caramels candies, cut each into 4 pieces and place them in a medium bowl
Bring the heavy whipping cream up to a boil
Pour the hot cream over the chopped caramel. Cover the bowl with a plate to trap the heat and let sit for 5 minutes
After 5 minutes the caramel will be soft but not melted, in 30 second intervals heat it in the microwave . Stir well in between, it is ready for the next step when the mixture is completely smooth.
Prepare an ice water bath in a larger mixing bowl your other bowl will fit in
Now place the smaller bowl with the caramel mixture into a ice water bath and beat with an electric mixer, stopping to scrap down the sides. 
This will take about 5 minutes but eventually the mixture will get creamy and thicken, you want the consistency to be able to drizzle off a spoon but thicker than melted caramel
Enjoy how ever you like..if you eat this with apples it is highly addictive! LOL
Caramel Ganache
Ingredients
- 28 individually wrapped Kraft Caramel candies -Approximately 8 oz
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Unwrap all of the caramels candies, cut each into 4 pieces and place them in a medium bowl
- Bring the heavy whipping cream up to a boil and pour it over the caramel . Cover the bowl with a plate to trap the heat and let sit for 5 minutes
- After 5 minutes the caramel will be soft but not melted, in 30 second intervals heat it in the microwave . Stir well in between, it is ready for the next step when the mixture is completely smooth.
- Prepare an ice water bath in a larger mixing bowl your other bowl will fit in
- Now place the smaller bowl with the caramel mixture into a ice water bath and beat with an electric mixer, stopping to scrap down the sides
- This will take about 5 minutes but eventually the mixture will get creamy and thicken, you want the consistency to be able to drizzle off a spoon but thicker than melted caramel
Notes
**This was originally posted October 19, 2019 and updated August 4, 2020 due to the brand of caramel not being available
Can this be made ahead and refrigerated; or will that harm its consistency?
I do not recommend refrigerating this , it will harden. If you do it will have to get to room temperature before using it.
I love your caramel ganache, so easy and flavorful. I did and drizzle everything! So good!
Thanks so much !
This is an easy and great way to add that caramel flavor to everything! I can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing.
It is so hard when something we use regularly is not longer made. I’m so glad you revamped this recipe, because it is amazing! Drizzled it over some scones for the win… will be making this again!
I might like to dip apples in this, or drizzle it over apple crisp? Oh, I am sure I can think of other ways that would be tasty too! What a great recipe for fall!
So many recipes to use it for. This caramel ganache looks so creamy and delicious. One of my favorites
Thank You!
I love how easy this caramel ganache was to make. We had it with vanilla ice-cream! Just perfect!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
My mouth is literally watering. I wish this Caramel Ganche is in front of me right now.
It really is so good!
Such a fancy and delicious ganache. It is outstanding and a wonderful idea. I will definitely try it out coming weekend. Its on my top priority.
This ganache was dangerously good! We served it with fresh sliced fruit and it was gone before we knew it, we’ll be making it again!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it !! It is so addictive !
Can I use this over a cheesecake?
Hi Elizabeth, I have never drizzled this over cheesecake but I’m sure it was be fabulous . I wouldn’t drizzle it until the cheesecake has been chilled.
I wonder how it would taste as a drink with hot milk? My neice is allergic to chocolate so she cannot have the hot chocolate I make with chocolate ganache.
I have never tried putting this in warm milk but if you do let me know how it works. If your niece likes strawberry milk here is a hot cocoa recipe that doesn’t have chocolate in it. Pink Hot Cocoa
Wondering if this can be made with other caramels? I have a local lady that makes the best salted caramels. Her caramels are much softer then Kraft’s
I actually developed this recipe for a caramel that is bought in bulk and no longer available. When this caramel was no longer available I changed it to a caramel that most people that can find. You can use that caramel that is available to you , just weigh out about 8oz.