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Caramel Slice

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  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 27 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 16 squares 1x
  • Category: Dessert / Slice
  • Method: No‑bake / chilled
  • Cuisine: Australasian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Decadent caramel slice featuring a buttery biscuit base, rich caramel layer, and smooth chocolate topping—perfectly sweet and satisfying.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (150 g) plain digestive biscuits, crushed
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) desiccated coconut (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup (65 g) brown sugar
  • 1 can (395 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup (60 g) golden syrup or corn syrup
  • 1 cup (170 g) dark or milk chocolate, chopped or chips
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (to melt chocolate smoothly)

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8″ (20×20 cm) baking tin with baking paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Combine crushed biscuits, coconut (if using), melted butter and brown sugar; press firmly into the base of the tin.
  3. In a saucepan over low heat, combine condensed milk and golden syrup; stir constantly until thick, pale golden, and gooey—about 10–12 minutes. Pour caramel evenly over biscuit base.
  4. Chill in fridge for 10–15 minutes to firm slightly.
  5. Melt chocolate and oil in a heatproof bowl over a simmering saucepan (or in short bursts in microwave), stirring until smooth. Pour over caramel layer and spread evenly.
  6. Chill in fridge for at least 2 hours or until set.
  7. Use overhang to lift slice from tin; cut into squares or bars with a hot, sharp knife. Store in fridge.

Notes

  • Coconut in the base adds texture—omit if preferred.
  • Watch caramel closely—prevent scorching by stirring constantly.
  • Tap tin after adding chocolate to release air bubbles.
  • Store slices refrigerated for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.
  • For variation, sprinkle flaky sea salt over the chocolate before it sets.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 290 kcal
  • Sugar: 22 g
  • Sodium: 90 mg
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 33 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg