12 Melt-in-Your-Mouth Caramel Recipes That Belong in Every Kitchen
If you’re the kind of person who can’t resist rich, buttery caramel, this list is your sweet spot. These 12 melt-in-your-mouth caramel recipes are sticky, gooey, and downright irresistible—perfect for when only something indulgent will do. From over-the-top bars to creamy cheesecakes, there’s a treat here for every craving. Trust us: your kitchen (and your sweet tooth) will thank you.
Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

Just seven ingredients and a few minutes is all it takes to mix up these ooey gooey delicious Caramel Rice Krispie Treats. These treats are the perfect balance of sweet and crispy and the perfect treat to share at just about any get together!
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Double Caramel Apple Bundt Cake
So much caramel! This Double Caramel Apple Bundt Cake isn’t just boasting – moist caramel cake, loaded with apples and a little spice, then doused in even more caramel sauce for a deliciously sweet dessert experience!
Caramel Whoopie Pies
Whoopie Pies are fun and delicious! These Caramel Whoopie Pies have a caramel mascarpone filling that makes them perfectly decadent! You’ll love the rich caramel flavor, the soft cakey cookies, and the luscious creamy filling.
Caramel Apple Cream Puffs
I have an obsession with all things caramel + apples in the Fall, and who can blame me? These Caramel Apple Cream Puffs are one of my favorite ways to enjoy the season!
Caramel Fudge Ice Cream Cake With Pretzel Crust
If you enjoy sweet and salty desserts, you’re going to love this month’s recipe. Caramel Fudge Ice Cream Cake is a delicious summer treat that combines layers of ice cream with hot fudge and hot caramel – all on a buttery pretzel crust!
Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Luscious no-churn salted caramel ice cream has a rich creamy texture like a summer dream. This decadent treat boasts vanilla ice cream with swirls of salted caramel. The type scooped into waffle cones at ice cream shops along the seaside boardwalk.
Caramel Apple Crisp Cheesecake Bars
Apple Crisp Cheesecake Bars are the best of both worlds; apple cheesecake and apple crisp combined in one amazing dessert!
Salted Caramel Apple Hand Pies
Salted Caramel Apple Hand Pies are a delicious, individually-portioned dessert. These pies have a tender, flaky all-butter pie dough and are filled with cinnamon apples and rich caramel.
Apple Shortcake
It’s September, and that means something very exciting: apples!!! When I dreamed up this Apple Shortcake I got to work on it immediately! And, of course, I drenched it in salted caramel sauce, too.
French Crème Caramel Flan Recipe
A French Flan is a Vanilla-flavored Crème caramel pudding, and it is prepared from start to finish with common pantry ingredients.
Caramel Apple Crisp
Caramel Apple Crisp – The best ever apple crisp! This easy apple crisp recipe calls for granny smith apples, apple cider, and gooey caramels! Topped with an amazing cinnamon crumble, this will be your new favorite fall dessert!
Caramel Apple Cheesecake
This Caramel Apple Cheesecake is made with a homemade graham cracker crust, and is filled with sweet, juicy apples and creamy caramel. It’s the perfect finish to any fall meal!