1. **Make the Caramel:**
– In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Heat over medium heat without stirring until the sugar dissolves and begins to turn a golden amber color. Swirl the pan gently to ensure even caramelization, but do not stir. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
2. **Add the Cream and Butter:**
– Once the caramel reaches a deep amber color, carefully add the heavy cream. The mixture will bubble up vigorously, so be cautious. Stir continuously until the caramel is smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated.
3. **Finish the Caramel:**
– Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Let the caramel cool slightly for about 10 minutes.
4. **Prepare the Cheese Mixture:**
– In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. You can use a hand mixer or a whisk to ensure the mixture is well-blended and lump-free.
5. **Combine Caramel and Cheese Mixture:**
– Gradually fold the slightly cooled caramel sauce into the cheese mixture, reserving a few tablespoons for drizzling later. Mix until well combined and smooth.
6. **Fill the Mousse Bag:**
– Transfer the caramel cheese mixture to a mousse bag fitted with a large star or round tip.
7. **Pipe the Caramel Sibo:**
– Pipe the mixture into serving dishes or glasses, creating attractive swirls or layers. You can also pipe it into small silicone molds if you prefer a firmer texture that can be unmolded.
8. **Chill and Set:**
– Refrigerate the caramel sibo for at least 1 hour to allow it to set and develop a mousse-like consistency.
9. **Garnish and Serve:**
– Before serving, drizzle the reserved caramel sauce over the top of each serving. Sprinkle a few flakes of sea salt over the top for a touch of contrast if desired.
### Tips:
– **Caramel Consistency:** If the caramel hardens too quickly after adding the cream, simply place the saucepan back on low heat and stir until it smooths out.
– **Cheese Substitutes:** If mascarpone cheese isn’t available, you can substitute with additional ricotta cheese for a similar creamy texture, though the flavor will differ slightly.
– **Piping Alternative:** If you don’t have a mousse bag, you can spoon the mixture into your serving dishes or use a plastic zip-lock bag with a corner snipped off as a makeshift piping bag.
– **Storage:** Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The texture will firm up slightly as it chills.
### Enjoy Your Caramel Sibo!
This **Caramel Sibo** is a delightful and versatile dish that can be served as a side, dessert, or even a sweet breakfast treat. Its creamy texture and rich caramel flavor make it a hit for any occasion!
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