Ingredients
Caramel
1 cup clear or "light" corn syrup
2 cups heavy cream, divided
2 cups granulated sugar
1 pinch salt
4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 tablespoon softened butter for greasing pans
Cream filling
5 cups confectioner's sugar
1 cup white vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 ounce unflavored powdered gelatin
1/4 cup water
1 cup confectioner's sugar for dusting
Preparation