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20 Gooey And Decadent Caramel Desserts

This irresistible confection is one of our favourite antidotes to the cold-weather blues. From a drizzle to a heaping spoonful, here are just a few ways it can dress up dessert tonight.
20 Gooey And Decadent Caramel Desserts

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Drizzled over cheesecake squares, chilled with chocolate fudge or layered into a decadent pie—there are so many ways to indulge a caramel craving. Here are 20 caramel dessert recipes that will bring an extra dose of decadence to the dessert menu, and satisfy any sweet tooth.

Easy créme caramel

Serve this spectacular dessert “family style” in the middle of the table, and spoon out portions into shallow bowls to hold the caramel. Get this easy crème caramel recipe.

Easy creme caramelPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Sticky toffee pudding with caramel sauce

A classic British dessert, allegedly made popular in the 1970s by Francis Coulson, chef at Sharrow Bay Country House in northern England. No matter its origins, this deluxe moist spongey cake with caramel and creamy custard sauce will please every sweet tooth. Get this sticky toffee pudding recipe recipe.

sticky toffee pudding with caramel sauce and vanilla custardPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

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Turtle fudge

A rich chocolate base topped with a caramel and pecan layer...what’s not to love about this no-bake treat? Get this turtle fudge recipe.

A close-up of several bars of turtle fudge.Photo, Erik Putz.

Caramel-pecan sticky buns

This easy brunch treat—crammed with brown sugar and pecans—is sticky, gooey and glorious. Get this caramel-pecan sticky buns recipe.

This easy brunchtreat - crammed withbrown sugar andpecans - gives newmeaning to thephrase Photo, Angus Fergusson.

Caramel cheesecake bars

Classic cheesecake bars are draped in golden caramel sauce for an extra-decadent finish. Get this caramel cheesecake bars recipe.

Caramel cheesecake barsPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

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Sweet and salty caramel apple

Covered in broken-up pretzels and drizzled with chocolate, these decadent caramel apples are perfect for your Instagram feed (and your belly). Get this caramel apples recipe. 

Sweet and salty caramel applePhoto, Erik Putz.

Salted caramel and chocolate tart

It will be love at first bite when you taste the rich chocolate ganache, gooey caramel, buttery crust and delicate sprinkling of pink salt that make up this sinfully good dessert. Get this salted caramel and chocolate tart recipe.

Salted caramel and chocolate tartPhoto, Erik Putz.

Cookies and cream caramel apple

Doused in crumbled cookies and white chocolate, this twist on a classic caramel apple is perfection. Get this cookies and cream caramel apple recipe

Cookies and cream caramel applesPhoto, Erik Putz.

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Grilled pineapple with caramel and lime

Here, tangy pineapple is offset beautifully by the sweet caramel and vanilla ice cream. Get this grilled pineapple with caramel and lime recipe.

Grilled Pineapple With Vanilla Ice Cream, Caramel and MintPhoto, Erik Putz.

Caramel apples with popcorn

Caramel, popcorn and salted peanuts add a little something different to this fall favourite. Get this caramel apples with popcorn recipe.

Caramel apples with popcornPhoto, Erik Putz.

Quince tarte tatin

Sweet, fragrant and available only at this time of year, quince are exquisite apple-like fruits. Use them in an easy, classic French recipe for a stunning autumn dessert. (No quince available? Use Honeycrisp apples instead.) Get this quince tarte tatin recipe.

20 Gooey And Decadent Caramel DessertsPhoto, Erik Putz.

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Caramel skillet s’mores

A caramel-filled chocolate bar takes your traditional s’mores to the next level. And since it’s cooked in a skillet under the broiler, you can make this dish all year round. Get this caramel s’mores recipe

Caramel skillet s'mores recipe: one pan of s'mores on a picnic table with graham crackers on the sidePhoto, Erik Putz.

Banana-caramel cream pie

Creamy, with hits of caramel and crunchy chocolate toffee, this over-the-top pie is nothing short of spectacular. Get this banana-caramel cream pie recipe.

20 Gooey And Decadent Caramel Desserts

Caramel and banana hand pies

Bananas and dulce de leche get wrapped up in flaky pie pastry for a fun take on homemade pop tarts. Get this caramel and banana hand pies recipe

pumpkin hand piesPumpkin hand pies.Photo, SIan Richards.

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Homemade salted caramel sauce

Pour this luxurious sauce over ice cream, or turn it into four irresistible dessert ideas. Get this homemade salted caramel sauce recipe.

20 Gooey And Decadent Caramel Desserts

Salted caramel popcorn bark

This is a great treat for lovers of salty sweets. (And triangles of caramel-coated popcorn are the perfect snack for movie night.) Get this salted caramel popcorn bark recipe.

Salted caramel popcorn barkPhoto, Erik Putz.

Salted caramel ice cream

No need for an ice cream maker: Turns out all that’s required to make incredible homemade ice cream is three ingredients and a freezer. Get this salted caramel ice cream recipe

Salted caramel ice creamPhoto, Erik Putz.

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Rustic caramel-apple pie

Incredibly simple to make, these individual-sized tarts are a great way to use up extra apples. Get this rustic caramel-apple pie recipe.

20 Gooey And Decadent Caramel DessertsPhoto, John Cullen.

Vanilla crème caramel

This creamy, cool restaurant classic has a wickedly sweet caramel edge. Get this vanilla crème caramel recipe.

20 Gooey And Decadent Caramel Desserts

Caramel chocolate shortbread cookies

These decadent shortbreads will be calling your name all through the upcoming holiday season. Get this caramel chocolate shortbread cookies recipe.

Caramel chocolate shortbread cookiePhoto, Sian Richards.

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