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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    The 19 Best Caramel Dessert Ideas to Satisfy Any Craving

    Published: Oct 26, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    I’ve rounded up some of the best caramel dessert ideas that are sure to hit the spot. From gooey treats to creamy bites, there’s something for every kind of craving. Trust me, these desserts are about to become your new favorites!

    Gooey Turtle Brownies With Homemade Caramel

    A batch of turtle brownies stacked on top of each other.
    Gooey Turtle Brownies With Homemade Caramel. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    This OOEY GOOEY recipe for homemade Turtle Brownies is the most decadent, with EASY homemade caramel and a dash of cayenne for added flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Gooey Turtle Brownies With Homemade Caramel

    Apple Pear Galette With Apple Cider Caramel

    A slice removed from a pear and apple galette.
    Apple Pear Galette With Apple Cider Caramel. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    This Apple Galette Recipe is so much easier than a pie. Topped with apple cider caramel, it is transformed into the BEST fruit dessert ever.
    Get the Recipe: Apple Pear Galette With Apple Cider Caramel

    Homemade Caramels (Salted Caramel Candies)

    Close-up of several pieces of homemade salted caramel fudge, a perfect treat for caramel desserts lovers, topped with flaky sea salt and arranged on a dark surface.
    Homemade Caramels (Salted Caramel Candies). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Homemade Salted Vanilla Caramels are simple to make and make an awesome gift to give over the holidays, so rich and creamy!
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Caramels (Salted Caramel Candies)

    Salted Caramel Corn With Homemade Caramel

    Three bowls of caramel popcorn.
    Salted Caramel Corn With Homemade Caramel. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This homemade salted caramel popcorn is made completely from scratch with real butter and brown sugar. Incredibly yummy but SO EASY to make!
    Get the Recipe: Salted Caramel Corn With Homemade Caramel

    Apple Cinnamon Rolls With Caramel Frosting

    apple cinnamon rolls with plates and forks
    Apple Cinnamon Rolls With Caramel Frosting. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Apple Cinnamon Rolls, with gooey layers are nestled in a slightly sweet yeast dough, and topped off with caramel cream cheese icing.
    Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Rolls With Caramel Frosting

    Carmelitas Recipe

    Carmelitas stacked on a cake platter.
    Carmelitas Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Yummy caramel intermixed with chocolate chips, browned butter and a buttery oatmeal cookie crust hold the chewy Carmelitas together.
    Get the Recipe: Carmelitas Recipe

    Caramel Heath Bar Cake

    caramel health bar cake
    Caramel Heath Bar Cake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Caramel Heath Bar Cake, better known as “Better Than Sex Cake”, starts with a German chocolate cake mix. Sweetened condensed milk is poured into the holes and then it’s topped with Cool Whip and crushed Heath bars. So EASY and delicious
    Get the Recipe: Caramel Heath Bar Cake

    Blueberry White Chocolate Cookies With Caramel

    A platter of blueberry white chocolate caramel cookies
    Blueberry White Chocolate Cookies With Caramel. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Hard to resist these Blueberry White Chocolate Cookies with gooey caramel throughout. An oatmeal cookie with dried blueberries, sweet white chocolate and caramel, an amazing cookie that everyone will love.
    Get the Recipe: Blueberry White Chocolate Cookies With Caramel

    Dulce De Leche Brownies

    brownies with a layer of dulce de leche on parchment paper
    Dulce De Leche Brownies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Transport yourself to Latin America with these Dulce de Leche Brownies. The basic chocolate dessert stepped its game up with this caramel-like delight.
    Get the Recipe: Dulce De Leche Brownies

    Old Fashioned Southern Pecan Praline Recipe

    A rack of cooled praline pecans.
    Old Fashioned Southern Pecan Praline Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Pralines are a Southern classic! Homemade caramel cross between a candy. and a cook. A heavenly treat that just takes 10 minutes!
    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Southern Pecan Praline Recipe

    White Chocolate Bark

    Toffee coated chocolate bark.
    White Chocolate Bark. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    White Chocolate Pretzel Bark is an irresistible treat with salty pretzels covered in toffee and white chocolate.
    Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Bark

    Chocolate Dulce De Leche Cookies

    Chocolate Dulce De Leche Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chocolate Dulce De Leche Cookies are a rich chocolate cookie with dulce de leche swirled throughout. A delicious chocolate cookie with a caramel like filling.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Dulce De Leche Cookies

    No-Bake Homemade Cereal Bars With Chex Cereal

    No-bake peanut butter bars on parchment paper.
    No-Bake Homemade Cereal Bars With Chex Cereal. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Peanut butter Chex cereal bars are chock full of peanut butter and chocolate. Irresistible treats for any occasion. No-bake and ready in minutes!
    Get the Recipe: No-Bake Homemade Cereal Bars With Chex Cereal

    Creme Brulee Brown Sugar French Toast

    Toasted bread coated with a brown sugar butter glaze.
    Creme Brulee Brown Sugar French Toast. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Creme Brulee French Toast transforms toasted baguette slices with a gooey brown sugar topping baked in the oven for an EASY breakfast.
    Get the Recipe: Creme Brulee Brown Sugar French Toast

    Graham Cracker Toffee Recipe (Chocolate Bark)

    Close-up of chocolate toffee pieces scattered on a dark surface. The toffee is topped with a layer of hardened chocolate and sprinkled with chopped nuts. Some pieces are broken into irregular shapes, and the overall appearance is appetizing and crunchy.
    Graham Cracker Toffee Recipe (Chocolate Bark). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Graham Cracker Toffee Bark is easy to make and great for an edible gift. The sea salt and pecan finish make this a decadent treat.
    Get the Recipe: Graham Cracker Toffee Recipe (Chocolate Bark)

    The Easiest And Most Delicious Caramel Buttercream Frosting Recipe

    The Easiest And Most Delicious Caramel Buttercream Frosting Recipe. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This Caramel Buttercream Frosting is a sweet and creamy caramel frosting made with butter, brown sugar, and vanilla.
    Get the Recipe: The Easiest And Most Delicious Caramel Buttercream Frosting Recipe

    Moist Apple Sheet Cake Recipe With Caramel Frosting

    Moist Apple Sheet Cake Recipe With Caramel Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This Caramel Apple Cake is made with spiced apples and rich homemade caramel frosting, like a caramel apple but you can eat it with a fork!
    Get the Recipe: Moist Apple Sheet Cake Recipe With Caramel Frosting

    Quick And Easy Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting

    Quick And Easy Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Creamy caramel and tangy cream cheese come together in this frosting. Perfect for your favorite desserts.
    Get the Recipe: Quick And Easy Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting

    Salted Whiskey Caramels Recipe

    Salted Whiskey Caramels Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Salted Whiskey Caramels Recipe takes classic caramel to a whole new level with the addition of maple flavoring, whisky, and finishing salt.
    Get the Recipe: Salted Whiskey Caramels Recipe

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