Ingredients:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. [Step 1: Make the Sea Salt Caramel Sauce] In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the granulated sugar. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon or heat-resistant silicone spatula until the sugar begins to melt and turns amber in color (about 8-10 minutes). Be careful not to burn it.
  2. [Step 1] Once fully melted, carefully add the butter pieces while stirring continuously. The mixture will bubble up vigorously; keep stirring until smooth.
  3. [Step 1] Slowly drizzle in the heavy cream while continuing to stir (the caramel may bubble again), then remove from heat.
  4. [Step ] Add sea salt to taste and mix well. Set aside to cool slightly.
  5. [ Step : Prepare the Whipped Cream Base] In a large mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
  6. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, whip until soft peaks form (about three minutes). Do not over-whip; you want it fluffy but still pourable.
  7. Once your caramel sauce has cooled somewhat but is still pourable, take half of it and gently swirl it into your whipped cream mixture using a spatula or spoon—do not fully mix; you want ribbons of caramel throughout.
  8. Divide this creamy mixture evenly among serving dishes or glasses.
  9. Drizzle remaining warm sea salt caramel sauce over each portion before serving for added flavor and decoration.