Classic Aussie Caramel Slice
OMG, friends! 🤤 Picture this: a buttery, crispy biscuit base topped with the most luxurious golden caramel and finished with a smooth chocolate layer. This triple-layered slice of heaven is seriously addictive - don't say I didn't warn you!
Ingredients
- Let's gather our goodies! 👩🍳
- For the Base
- 250 g digestive biscuits
- 125 g unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- For the Caramel Layer this is where the magic happens! ✨
- 400 g condensed milk
- 125 g unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons golden syrup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Chocolate Top
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Sea salt flakes optional but trust me on this one!
Instructions
- Get ready to create something amazing! 🎉
- Prep Your Pan (5 mins)
- Line a 9x9 inch square pan with baking paper
- Pro tip: Leave some overhang for easy removal later!
- Create That Base (10 mins)
- Blitz those biscuits into fine crumbs
- Mix in melted butter and cocoa
- Press firmly into your pan
- Pop in the fridge while we make the caramel!
- Caramel Time! (15 mins)
- Combine all caramel ingredients in a heavy-based pan
- Cook over medium heat, stirring CONSTANTLY
- Keep going until it turns golden and thickens (about 8-10 mins)
- Pour over your chilled base
- The Grand Finale (10 mins)
- Melt chocolate and oil together (I use the microwave in 30-sec bursts)
- Pour over set caramel
- Sprinkle with sea salt if using
- Pop back in the fridge until set (about 3 hours)
Notes
Calories: 285 kcal
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Sugar: 28g
Protein: 3g
Fiber: 1g
Sodium: 120mg