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Caramel Slice Recipe

Caramel Slice Recipe

4.9 from 5 reviews
  • Author: saadia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes (including cooling)
  • Yield: 16 squares
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Australian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the decadent layers of buttery base, sweet caramel, and rich chocolate in this classic Caramel Slice recipe. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings!


Ingredients

For the base:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup desiccated coconut
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the caramel filling:

  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • â…“ cup golden syrup (or light corn syrup)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter

For the chocolate topping:

  • 7 oz (200g) semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare base: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan. Mix base ingredients, press into pan, and bake.
  2. Make the caramel: Combine caramel ingredients, cook until thick, pour over base, and bake again.
  3. Add chocolate topping: Melt chocolate and oil, pour over cooled caramel, and refrigerate until set.
  4. Slice and serve: Once firm, cut into squares and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  • For a salted caramel version, add a pinch of sea salt to the caramel before baking.