40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (2024)

Looking for some sweet or salty caramel dessert recipes? Then we’ve got some of the best ones for you to try. These caramel recipes are all sorts of sticky and chewy and absolutely divine!

Caramel Dessert Recipes

Enjoy these chewy caramel dessert recipes. As always, please follow the link below each picture to view the full recipe and instructions.

1.Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars

These simple, 4-ingredient Salted Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars will quickly become your new favorite sweet and salty treat! No bake and no candy thermometer needed.

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (1)From:TastesBetterFromScratch

2.Salted Caramel Brownies

Dessert doesn’t get any better than this. Pssst! Short on time? Try the quick and easy version of this recipe here!

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (2)From:SomethingSwanky

3.Caramel Apple Crisp Cheesecake Bars

All the flavor of Caramel Apple Crisp Cheesecake, with none of the fussiness or work.

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (3)From:SugarApron

4.Best Homemade Caramel

Best Homemade Caramel RECIPE is perfect for making caramel apples & all your favorite fall treats & desserts.

It’s incredibly easy & ready in about 30 min. It truly is THE BEST homemade caramel recipe around.

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (4)From:Kleinworth&Co

5.Pecan Caramel Bars

These Pecan Caramel Bars take just 15 minutes of work and you only need 5 ingredients! Who doesn’t love gorgeous easy homemade candy bars??

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (5)From:TheNoviceChefBlog

6.Turtle Brownies

Sharing salted caramel turtle brownies today *in hopes* that you still have room left on your Christmas baking list.

And even if not, salted caramel turtle brownies will squeeze their salty, sweet, sticky, ooey, gooey, chocolate, fudgy selves onto your Christmas baking list anyway.

Also, so there’s no confusion, turtles are those candy clusters with pecans, caramel, and chocolate. There are no actual animal turtles in today’s post.

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (6)From:SallysBakingAddiction

7.Salted Caramel Brownie Bites

Homemade fudgy brownie bites filled with an easy two-ingredient caramel fillingand topped with sea salt.

These Salted Caramel Brownie Bites are the perfect mini dessert!

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (7)From:LiveWellBakeOften

8.Caramel Apple Parfaits

These Salted Caramel Apple Parfaits are the warm and comforting fall treat you’ve been waiting for.

The parfaits are nut free, gluten free, and dairy free, and full of fall flavor. Store in a mason jar for a pre-portioned treat.

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (8)From:GrassFedSalsa

9.Salted Caramel Turtle Brownies

The very BEST homemade fudge brownies topped with gooey caramel, sea salt, lots of chocolate chips and chopped pecans!

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (9)From:BackForSeconds

10.Caramel Apple Cake

Kick off apple season with this delicious caramel apple cake!

A spice cake made with diced apples, paired with a caramel buttercream, and caramel drizzle.

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (10)From:LivForCake

11.Six-Minute Salted Caramel Sauce

It’s that time of year where I want salted caramel EVERYTHING. It’s such a cozy treat! Be it drizzled over your coffee… or straight into your mouth.

If you’ve been looking for an easy way to slip into the salted caramel game, this recipe is here for you.

No thermometer needed, no fancy ingredients. And no hours of waiting and waiting and waiting. All you need is six minutes!

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (11)From:BakerByNature

12.Ten Minute Microwave Caramels

Believe me, I was very skeptical about making caramels in the microwave.

So skeptical that I tested this recipe for Ten Minute Microwave Caramels several times before posting it here.

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (12)From:LetsDishRecipes

13.Soft Buttery Homemade Caramels

Soft, Buttery Homemade Caramels! A tried-and-true recipe you’ll want to make every Christmas.

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (13)From:MeaningfulEats

14.Salted Caramel Pie

When I first saw this recipe I knew it was calling my name…

This pie is amazing and has it all- sweet, salty, rich, creamy and easy to make! What more could you want? Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and any special occasion.

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (14)From:CaramelPotatoes

15. Caramel Creme Squares

5 delicious layers including graham cracker crumbs, cream cheese, butterscotch and vanilla pudding and topped with Cool Whip and caramel!

YUM!!

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (15)From:LilLuna

16.Soft Caramel Snickerdoodles

The ingredients are quite standard for snickerdoodles, but it’s the ratio that makes these snickerdoodles so utterly dreamy.

Lots of butter, brown sugar for a little flavor, white sugar, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla… the cookie gang’s all here. All super basic ingredients.

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (16)From:SallysBakingAddiction

17.The Best Millionaire’s Shortbread

Welcome to the ultimate step by step guide to making the best EVER Millionaire’s shortbread!

A British classic, this incredibly delicious treat is seriously hard to say no to.

No one really knows exactly where it originated from but I can tell you this with certainty – EVERYONE loves it!

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (17)From:KitchenMason

18.Maple Caramel Carrot Cake

Spiced carrot cake layers infused with maple syrup and topped with maple caramel & cream cheese frosting.

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (18)From:LivForCake

19.6-Minute Microwave Caramels

Simple and easy caramels made in the microwave with just one bowl and no candy thermometer!

Sprinkle them with salt, dip or drizzle them with chocolate or wrap them in waxed paper to give as gifts!

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (19)From:SpendWithPennies

20.Salted Caramel Frosting

The one and only recipe you’ll ever need for Salted Caramel Frosting.

This recipe is perfectly balanced, incredibly delicious and can be used for just about everything!

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (20)From:TatyanasEverydayFood

21.Caramel Glazed Spice Cake

Start with a simple yellow box mix then with the addition of spices and a sweet caramel glaze you have something that will rival any cake made from scratch!

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (21)From:CakeCookingRecipes

22.Salted Caramel Butter Bars

These bars would be great at some kind of back to school bake sale. People will love them!

Salted caramel is my favorite and this is definitely not a dessert you want to eat if you’re trying to watch your pounds.

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (22)From:RecipeDiaries

23.How To Make Caramel

Three ingredients are all you need to quickly make smooth and creamy homemade caramel sauce.

You won’t believe how easy it is to make fresh caramel at home! This will be your go-to recipe.

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (23)From:CenterCutCook

24.Chocolate Covered Caramel Marshmallows

I’m obsessed with a few flavors – chocolate, peanut butter, coconut, lemon… and of course caramel.

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (24)From:AshleeMarie

25.Caramel Apple Bread Pudding

This fall inspired Caramel Apple Bread Pudding recipe, prepared with Hawaiian rolls & caramel sauce, is easy to make and delicious for breakfast or dessert!

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (25)From:WhitneyBond

26.Caramel Apple Butter

I’m not sure where apple butter has been all my life, but I recently discovered it and wow it’s amazing.

Iwant to put it on everything: pancakes and English muffins and toast and ice cream. And graham crackers.

Don’t get me wrong, I lovehomemade jam, but right now it’s apple butter all the way.Caramel apple butter, to be exact.

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (26)From:ItsAlwaysAutumn

27.Date Caramel

Thick, creamy, dreamy date caramel. Made with just three simple ingredients.

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (27)From:Veganosity

28.Chocolate Caramel Bars

Chocolate Caramel Bars made with just 4 simple ingredients! Easy buttery crust topped with a quick caramel then swirled with melted chocolate.

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (28)From:ButterWithaSideofBread

29.Apple Fries & Caramel Dip

These Apple Fries with Caramel Cream Dip are the perfect warm dessert for a crisp Autumn evening. It made our house smell like apple pie.

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (29)From:FavFamilyRecipes

30.Chocolate Caramel Candy Bars

Triple Treat Chocolate Caramel Candy Bars are a delicious medley of chocolatey, chewy and crunchy!

They’re easy to make and the ultimate sweet treat for holiday gift giving.

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (30)From:OnionRingsAndThings

31.Caramel Apple Muffins

Caramel apple muffins are bursting with warm cinnamon & sugar, chunks of apple, and caramel pieces.

They bake up perfectly round like a bakery! These muffins are a fun twist to the classic caramel apple.

The perfect baking project for a cold & rainy Fall day.

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (31)From:TogetherAsFamily

32.Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars

Apple pie is my favorite dessert, but baking this classic dessert as bars is so much easier!

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (32)From:SallysBakingAddiction

33.Carrot Cake with Caramel Buttercream

This carrot cake with caramel buttercream is the perfect dessert!

This carrot cake recipe is so moist and tender. It’s made with vegetable oil instead of butter and spiced up with some cinnamon and nutmeg too.

The frosting is a swiss meringue buttercream with a caramel sauce added to it. Plus, sandwiched between each cake layer is even more caramel!

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (33)From:CookieDoughAndOvenMitt

34.Caramel Filled Sugar Cookies

The soft, chewy sugar cookie is wrapped around ooey-gooey caramel that will blow your mind and bring a smile to your face.

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (34)From:InspirationalMomma

35.Homemade Salted Caramels

Caramels are one of the easiest candies you can make at home. All you need is a straight-forward recipe and a few tricks.

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (35)From:InspiredTaste

36.Salted Caramel Cashew Bars

Salted Caramel Cashew Bars are a sweet and salty treat!

Rich, buttery shortbread crust is topped with salted caramel & cashews for the ultimate dessert.

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (36)From:IHeartEating

37.Carmelitas

The best cookie you will ever make. Each bite is an delicious balance of gooey caramel, chocolate chips, and crunchy and sweet cookie!

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (37)From:TheBakerUpstairs

38.No Bake Caramel Cookies

Smooth salted caramel, crunchy toffee chips, and chocolate wrapped up in super easy No Bake Caramel Cookies!

I can’t think of a thing not to love about these cookies!

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (38)From:LittleDairyOnThePrairie

39.Caramel Apples

These Easy Caramel Apples call for 3 ingredients and they are so simple to make. You’ve got this one!

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (39)From:CouponCravings

40.Easy Salted Caramel Fudge Truffles

You’ll want to make these buttery Salted Caramel Fudge Truffles again and again.

Dipped in chocolate, these melt-in-your-mouth truffles are so easy to make (and eat).

40 Caramel Dessert Recipes: Sticky And Chewy Treats - The Daily Spice (40)From:SweetestMenu

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FAQs

What to eat with salted caramel ice cream? ›

This ice cream is good enough to serve on its own for sure, but I like serving it with some chopped toasted nuts, chocolate chips, mini caramel waffles and a drizzle of caramel sauce.

What fruit does caramel go with? ›

Any caramel sauce base can be enlivened by ripe or slightly overripe fruit, such as bananas, strawberries and stone fruit. This fruit caramel sauce is an excellent way to add a deeper sweetness and a hint of the season to your favorite desserts.

What is caramel good with? ›

Here are the foods you should consider pairing with caramel for maximum flavor.
  • Apples. This pairing is very well known. ...
  • Coffee. The acidity of coffee is leveled out by the addition of sweet caramel. ...
  • Chocolate. Candy bars, anyone? ...
  • Ginger.
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Should salted caramel be refrigerated? ›

Allow the sauce to cool for a bit in the pot, then pour into a glass jar or other airtight container and cool completely, then store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. You can gently warm it up in the microwave or on the stove over low heat before using it again.

What is the point of salted caramel? ›

These are sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami. Salted caramel combines two of these, giving an effect that chefs call “flavour layering”. Salt also acts as an enhancer of flavour (that's why you sprinkle it on your chips, for instance), so that's why it makes caramel taste even better.

What spices compliment caramel? ›

Caramel works well with spices: Try adding a few cinnamon sticks or a pinch of anise seed to your sugar at the beginning. It's great with brown-colored spirits like whiskey or bourbon, and especially tropical liqueurs like rum, or Kahlua. Add a few tablespoons while your caramel base is still warm.

What's the difference between salted caramel and caramel? ›

Flavour Contrast: Normal caramel is characterised by its sweet, buttery taste, derived from caramelised sugar combined with butter and cream. It has a rich, indulgent flavour profile that is predominantly sweet. In salted caramel, adding salt creates a contrast that enhances the complexity of the caramel's flavour.

What Flavour compliments caramel? ›

More twists and pairings to keep in mind

All sorts of caramel twists, including combinations with co*cktail-based flavors, rosemary and sea-salt, cocoa nibs, etc. can bring your caramel creations to the next level and create a more premium perception.

What combinations with caramel? ›

Caramel pairs wonderfully with a variety of different inclusions to create multi-sensorial experiences. Combinations with healthier inclusions like seeds, nuts and dried fruits are especially appealing for consumers.

Is caramel good for stomach? ›

Caramel contains small amounts of fiber, which is essential for healthy digestion. Fiber helps to regulate bowel movements and prevent constipation. Caramel can also stimulate the production of digestive enzymes, which can improve the absorption of nutrients from food.

What matches with caramel? ›

“Caramel is a very earthy warm shade,” she says. “There are lots of colours that mix well with it in a scheme. Try blush pinks, whites, oranges, tanned and espresso browns.”

When should you not stir caramel? ›

Then, as soon as the mixture comes to a boil, it should not be stirred, as the agitation can cause crystallization. “It's best to start a wet caramel over low heat until the sugar has dissolved, then increase the heat to medium for caramelization,” says Mel. “As the water evaporates, the sugar eventually caramelizes.”

What's the difference between caramel and caramel? ›

Carmel and caramel are not different spellings of the same word. Caramel is the correct spelling if you're talking about food or colors. Carmel is a misspelling when used in those contexts, but it is a word that can be used as a name for people or places.

What goes well with caramel in a cake? ›

TRY CHOCOLATE

For chocolate lovers, add 3 tbsp cocoa to the cake batter and drizzle over melted and cooled chocolate instead of more caramel. You could also top with chopped nuts, sprinkles or edible flowers depending on who you're making it for.

What salty snack goes well with ice cream? ›

Pretzels add the perfect salty crunch to your ice cream sundae. They're the perfect complement to your sweet and creamy ice cream. Try it with chocolate chunk ice cream and caramel sauce!

Is salted caramel ice cream sweet? ›

By Melissa Clark. This luxurious ice cream is the ideal balance of sweet yet salty and rich yet light.

How popular is salted caramel ice cream? ›

Salted caramel ice cream has now become a classic flavor and has been adapted to other desserts such as macarons, cakes, and even chocolate bars. Its popularity has also led to the creation of other salted caramel desserts such as salted caramel lattes and salted caramel macchiato.

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