Caramel Slice

My soft and chewy caramel slice recipe features a buttery shortbread crust, a gooey caramel center, and a rich milk chocolate topping. It’s decadent yet deceptively easy to make.

Course Dessert

Cuisine australian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 236kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

Shortbread

1/2 cup butter unsalted
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/3 cups all purpose flour sifted
1/4 teaspoon salt

Caramel

2/3 cup condensed milk
1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons golden syrup or light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate

7 ounces milk chocolate chopped
1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Grease an 8 x 8-inch square pan with oil and set aside.
Beat together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Sift in the flour and salt and mix until combined.
Transfer the mixture to the lined pan and press down until smooth. Prink with a fork. Bake for 15 minutes, or until just golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
Place the condensed milk, butter, sugar, golden syrup, and vanilla extract into a small saucepan and place it over low heat. Stir very well until it begins to boil. Once boiling, continue to stir vigorously, ensuring the caramel doesn’t scorch. Once it reaches 225F on a candy thermometer, remove it from the heat while continuing to stir for another 2-3 minutes.
Pour over the shortbread base and allow it cool completely.
Once the caramel has cooled, add the chopped chocolate and coconut oil into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 20-second spurts until melted.
Pour over the top and spread evenly. Let it cool to room temperature. Once cool, slice and serve.

Notes

TO STORE: Place caramel slices in an airtight container for up to 5 days. You can leave the slices at room temperature. But if it is too hot where you live, refrigerate them to prevent the chocolate topping from melting.

TO FREEZE: Caramel slices are the perfect treat to freeze. Freeze it in individual servings wrapped in food wrap. Then place the slices in an airtight bag or container and enjoy within 3 months.

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