The Story & Intro
Bonjour my friends! 👋 I’m Lacamorea, a 31-year-old French girl who traded the cobblestone streets of Paris for the cozy kitchens of America 🇫🇷➡️🇺🇸. Ever since I could reach the countertop, I’ve been whisking, stirring, and sneaking tastes of cake batter when no one was looking 🍰😋. Cooking isn’t just my passion it’s my love language, my therapy, and my favorite way to make people smile.
Now let me tell you how white chocolate drizzle caramels became one of my sweetest little obsessions.
When I first moved to the US, I was overwhelmed in the best way so many flavors, so many ingredients, so many ways Americans love to celebrate with sweets. One winter, a neighbor gifted me a small tin of homemade caramels. They were soft, buttery, chewy… and I instantly fell in love. But the French girl in me couldn’t resist elevating them a little you know, adding a touch of elegance, a little flair, une petite touche de magie ✨.
So, out came the white chocolate. I melted it gently, flicked a whisk through it, and made the prettiest drizzle across a tray of still-warm caramels. And oh là là… this tiny twist transformed a humble candy into something that felt luxurious, festive, and completely addictive.
Ever since, white chocolate drizzle caramels have become one of my go-to treats for holidays, hostess gifts, birthday boxes, and honestly… for those nights when you just want something sweet after dinner. They’re easy, impressive, and dangerously delicious.
And today, I’m sharing my full recipe so you can make your own batch of velvety, buttery white chocolate drizzle caramels at home the Lacamorea way. 💛
⏱️ Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 25–30 minutes
- Cooling: 2 hours
- Total: About 2 hours 45 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
For the Caramels
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup unsalted butter (yes… 2 full sticks!)
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
For the White Chocolate Drizzle
- 4 oz white chocolate, chopped or chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or neutral oil (optional, for smoother drizzling)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare your pan
Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease the parchment so the caramel releases like a dream later.
2. Combine the caramel ingredients
In a heavy-bottomed pot, add:
- granulated sugar
- brown sugar
- butter
- corn syrup
- heavy cream
Everything goes in at once no need to complicate things!
3. Melt & bring to a boil
Place the pot over medium heat. Stir constantly until the butter melts and everything becomes silky and unified.
4. Cook to perfection
Once the mixture starts bubbling, insert a candy thermometer.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until it reaches 245°F the perfect soft-chew stage.
You’ll notice it thickens and deepens in color… oh, that golden magic!
5. Add flavor
Remove the pot from heat and quickly stir in:
- vanilla extract
- sea salt
The aroma right here? Pure heaven.
6. Pour and cool
Carefully pour your molten caramel into the prepared pan.
Let it cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours, or until completely firm.
7. Slice
Lift out the caramel slab using the parchment.
Cut into squares, rectangles, diamonds whatever shape makes your heart happy.
8. Melt the white chocolate
In a small bowl, microwave the white chocolate in 20-second bursts.
Add coconut oil if you want a smoother flow.
Stir until glossy and pourable.
9. Drizzle time!
Dip a fork into the chocolate and flick elegant lines over the caramel pieces.
Make them pretty, messy, artistic… there’s no wrong way!
Let the drizzle set for 10–15 minutes before serving or packaging.
Serving Suggestions
- Holiday Treat Boxes: Wrap each piece in wax wrappers and gift them in a metal tin.
- Coffee Pairing: Their buttery sweetness pairs beautifully with a strong espresso or cappuccino.
- Party Favors: Add them to dessert boards with nuts, dark chocolate, and dried fruit.
- Bake With Them: Chop and fold into cookie dough for outrageous caramel-white-chocolate cookies.
📝 Notes
- Thermometer Tip: If you don’t have a candy thermometer, drop a spoonful of caramel into icy water. It should form a soft, flexible ball.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Salt Swap: Try flaky sea salt on top after drizzling incredible contrast!
- White Chocolate Variations: Swap for dark or milk chocolate drizzle if you want a different flavor profile.
🍽️ Nutrition (per piece, approx.)
- Calories: 110
- Fat: 6g
- Carbs: 13g
- Sugar: 13g
- Protein: 0.5g
Recipe Card
📛 White Chocolate Drizzle Caramels
Soft, buttery homemade caramels with a silky white chocolate drizzle elegant, sweet, and impossible to eat just one.
⏱️ Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
🍬 Yield: About 40 caramels
🛒 Ingredients:
Granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, heavy cream, vanilla, salt, white chocolate.
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Combine all caramel ingredients in a pot.
- Cook to 245°F.
- Add vanilla and salt.
- Pour into pan and cool.
- Cut into squares.
- Melt white chocolate and drizzle.
📝 Notes:
Use a candy thermometer for best results. Store airtight for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion
There’s something magical about making candy at home the bubbling pot, the warm buttery fragrance, the pretty swirls of white chocolate on top. These white chocolate drizzle caramels are classic, comforting, and just a tiny bit fancy… a perfect little marriage of my Parisian roots and my American adventures.
Whether you’re gifting them, sharing them, or sneaking one (or three!) after dinner, I hope this recipe brings sweetness to your kitchen and warmth to your heart. From my cozy French-American kitchen to yours bon appétit, my friends! 💛