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    Caramel Wafers Recipe

    Published: Feb 22, 2019 · Modified: Jun 12, 2020 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    Caramel Wafers Recipe, my favourite sweet treat ever since l was a child. Crispy wafer sheets, crunchy walnuts and delicious sticky caramel filling, all in one amazing dessert. Sounds too good to be true? Believe me, it is true, and you can get it done in about 30 minutes or so.

    A stack of caramel wafers

    The joy when l find some Romanian products in the UK. Ah, it fells like home all over again. I'm like a child who gets excited to find the hidden box of candies. I'm sure you can all relate, there is no better feeling than enjoying food that reminds you of good old days.

    There is this big shop in the town centre where you can find Eastern European products, and, to my surprise, they have a pretty good range of goodies. Finding these wafer sheets was like striking gold.

    l knew exactly how to put them to good use. Of course, you can buy wafers with ready-made filling, but wait, you have to try my filling first, and l bet you'll just love it.

    Collage of 4 photos to show how to make caramel wafers

    How to make caramel wafers

    The caramel filling is a tad different from the good old caramel sauce.

    We need a thicker, stickier consistency, so that we can sandwich two wafers together. It's not difficult to make it, but you do have to keep a close eye on it.

    So, we first need some plain wafer sheets, which can be purched from the international aisle in any big supermarket.

    Then, we need to make the caramel filling:

    • add the caster sugar and water to a pan, and set it over a low heat, stirring occasionally
    • the caramel will will ready in about 20-25 minutes, it will have a light brown colour, and a sticky consistency

    A stack of caramel wafers

    NOTE! Do not increase the heat, otherwise the caramel will burn quickly! It needs to cook on a low heat, even if it takes some time.

    • beat the butter with icing sugar, add the eggs, and mix well
    • once the caramel is ready, add the butter mixture to it, and leave to cook for a further 5 minutes, so that it can thicken into a sauce
    • add the chopped walnuts, or any other nuts of your choice, then take it off the heat and leave to cool slightly
    • spread the filling over a wafer sheet, and top with another sheet, you will get about 7 caramel wafers depending on their size

    Leave the wafers aside for at least 2-3 hours, the caramel with harden and the wafers will soften slightly, given us the best caramel dessert you can get.

    A caramel wafer

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    Caramel Wafers Recipe
    Prep Time
    35 mins
    Total Time
    35 mins
     

    Caramel wafers recipe, a fantastic childhood dessert that is so crunchy and scrumptious.

    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Romanian
    Keyword: wafers recipe
    Servings: 7 wafers
    Calories: 363 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • 14 wafer sheets
    • 125 g caster sugar
    • 75 ml water
    • 100 g butter
    • 50 g icing sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
    Metric - US Customary
    Instructions
    1. Place a non-stick pan on a low heat and mix in the caster sugar and water.
    2. Leave to caramelise for 20-25 minutes, it is important not to bring the heat up, as the caramel can burn quickly.

    3. Use a hand mixer to beat the butter and icing sugar until soft, then add the eggs one by one and mix well until incorporated.

    4. Once the caramel has a light brown colour, add the butter mixture and whisk well for 5 minutes until the smooth and has a darker brown colour.
    5. Remove from the heat, mix in the chopped walnuts.
    6. Sandwich two wafer sheets together by spreading the caramel and walnut filling on each side.
    7. Leave to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours before serving.
    Recipe Notes
    • Click on the US Customary link to see the measurements displayed in cups and ounces.
    • The servings can be adjusted by clicking the number next to Servings.
    Nutrition Facts
    Caramel Wafers Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 363 Calories from Fat 162
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 18g28%
    Saturated Fat 8g40%
    Cholesterol 77mg26%
    Sodium 305mg13%
    Potassium 85mg2%
    Carbohydrates 46g15%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 31g34%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 425IU9%
    Calcium 37mg4%
    Iron 1.5mg8%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    1. youthfoodblog

      November 20, 2016 at 9:25 pm

      Great combination: caramel and walnut!

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        November 20, 2016 at 10:01 pm

        Thank you! I love them! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Boastful Food

      November 20, 2016 at 11:02 pm

      These would not last a minute in my house.

      Reply
    3. Platter Talk

      November 20, 2016 at 11:42 pm

      Yes, these do look delicious. There would be an empty dish in a flash! A must do, on my list.

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        November 20, 2016 at 11:52 pm

        Thank you! You will love them for sure

        Reply
    4. Luci {Luci's Morsels}

      November 21, 2016 at 12:44 am

      These wafer cookies look so incredibly divine! I can't wait to impress my friends with this for our cookie exchange!

      Luci’s Morsels | fashion. food. frivolity.

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        November 21, 2016 at 1:05 am

        Thank you, Luci! I am sure they will like them ?

        Reply
    5. Sara

      November 21, 2016 at 1:38 am

      These are gorgeous cookies! The flavor combination and appearance make these ideal for the holidays!

      Reply
    6. valentina

      November 21, 2016 at 1:48 am

      It's all I can do not to make these right this minute. They look SO divine!

      Reply
    7. Angie

      November 21, 2016 at 6:44 pm

      I really want some of these right now lol

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        November 21, 2016 at 8:56 pm

        They are really delicious,l'm sure you'll love them! ?

        Reply

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