Description
Homemade salted caramel chocolate pillows blend rich chocolate and gooey caramel in a delicate pastry wrapper. Crisp edges and molten centers make this dessert a luxurious treat for chocolate enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 refrigerated pie crust (thawed)
- 14 Hershey Kisses (any flavor)
- 1 egg white
- 1 tbsp / 15 ml water
- 1 small jar Mrs. Richardson’s Caramel Topping
- 1 cup / 175 g chocolate chips (melted)
- ½ cup / 60 g nuts (finely chopped)
- Mediterranean sea salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.
- Dough Crafting: Roll out the thawed pie crust on a floured surface and cut precise 2 1/2-inch circular shapes using a cutter or glass.
- Filling Assembly: Center a Hershey Kiss on each dough circle, then fold the sides over the chocolate, creating an elegant crisscross pattern and sealing edges securely.
- Dough Optimization: Collect and re-roll remaining dough scraps to maximize yield of these delicate pastries.
- Finishing Touches: Brush each pillow with egg wash and sprinkle with granulated sugar or Mediterranean Sea Salt for a glistening, textured surface.
- Baking Process: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until achieving a rich golden-brown complexion.
- Cooling and Garnishing: Allow pastries to rest for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack and finish with a delicate drizzle of caramel topping and an elegant salt accent.
- Serving: Present these luxurious caramel chocolate pillows as an irresistible culinary masterpiece.
Notes
- Dough Handling Tip: Work with chilled dough for cleaner cuts and easier folding, preventing sticky situations and ensuring precise pillow shapes.
- Sealing Technique: Press edges firmly and use fingertips or fork tines to create a tight seal, preventing chocolate from leaking during baking.
- Temperature Control: Allow pillows to cool slightly before drizzling caramel to prevent immediate absorption and maintain crisp pastry texture.
- Salt Elevation: Use high-quality sea salt sparingly; its crystals add unexpected flavor bursts and sophisticated gourmet contrast to sweet chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 201
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg