Tasty Sweets – Chocolate Caramel Slice
Chocolate Caramel Slice
Makes 18 pieces
Prep time : 10 minutes
Cooking time : 35 minutes
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Ingredients
1 cup plain flour, sifted.
1/2 cup brown sugar.
1/2 cup desiccated coconut.
125 grams butter, melted.
Caramel
395 gram can sweetened condensed milk.
2 tablespoons golden syrup.
50 grams butter, chopped.
Topping
200 grams dark chocolate, chopped.
1/4 cup pouring cream.
Method
Preheat oven to 180 C.
Line a 3cm deep 16.5 x 26cm slice pan with baking paper, allowing 2cm overhang at both ends.
To a bowl add flour, sugar and coconut.
Add melted butter and stir to combine.
Press into the base of prepared pan with the back of a metal spoon.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until light golden.
Leave to one side for 10 minutes.
Mix together condensed milk, golden syrup and butter, in an 8 cup capacity jug or bowl and microwave on High for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring at 1 minute intervals.
Caramel should be light golden and thickened slightly.
Pour warm caramel onto warm base and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Edges will turn a deep golden.
Remove to a wire rack and allow to cool for 1 hour.
Place chocolate and cream into a bowl and microwave on High for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring at 1 minutes intervals with a metal spoon, until smooth.
Spread chocolate mixture over cooled caramel layer and chill until firm.
Serving
Cut into 18 pieces and serve.
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