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Immerse yourself in the lavish delight of Hill Country Chocolate's Dark & Milk Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels as well as our Pecan Goat Milk Caramels These exceptional confections are meticulously handcrafted in small batches by our skilled artisans in the heart of Texas Hill Country, ensuring unparalleled quality and flavor.
We make our mixed caramels by cooking butter, cream, and sugar to precisely 245°F.
Once cooled to the perfect consistency, we enrobe them in tempered chocolate.
What Makes It Special
We use traditional copper kettles for our caramel cooking, which provides superior heat distribution and prevents hot spots that can scorch the sugars—a detail that makes all the difference between good caramel and exceptional caramel.
How to Enjoy
Store at room temperature for the ideal texture—too cold and the caramel becomes firm.
Product FAQs
Q: Do the mixed caramels contain any allergens or are they gluten-free?
A: These caramels contain dairy (butter and cream) and Pecans. The caramels themselves are gluten-free, containing only sugar, cream, butter, chocolate, and natural flavorings. Hill Country Chocolate produces all items in a shared kitchen that also processes other tree nuts.
Q: How should I store the caramels and how long do they stay fresh?
A: Store your caramels at room temperature (65-72°F) in their original packaging or an airtight container. They maintain peak quality for 6-8 weeks from production date. Avoid refrigeration, which can cause the chocolate coating to develop condensation spots and make the caramel centers too firm.
Q: Can I ship these caramels as a gift during summer months?
A: Hill Country Chocolate ships caramels year-round with temperature-appropriate packaging. During Texas summers (May-September), we include ice packs and insulated liners for orders containing chocolate-covered items.
Q: What's the best way to serve or enjoy these caramels?
A: Pair with coffee, port wine, or bourbon for an elevated tasting experience. Many customers serve them on dessert boards alongside fresh fruit and nuts.
Q: Which three caramel flavors are included in this mixed box?
A: This 15-piece box contains five each of our signature caramels: Classic Sea Salt, 5 Dark Chocolate, 5 Milk Chocolate, and 5 Pecan Goat Milk Caramels.
Q: What size are the individual caramels and how are they made?
A: Each caramel measures approximately 1.5 inches square and weighs 0.75 ounces. We cook small batches of caramel to exactly 248°F, pour into molds, then enrobe in tempered chocolate. The entire process takes 48 hours from cooking to packaging, ensuring the perfect balance of chewy caramel and chocolate.