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Caramel slice

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  • 28 Apr 2022
Caramel slice
Prep: 15 Minutes - Cook: 45 Minutes - Easy - Serves 24
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Ingredients

1 cup plain flour, sifted

½ cup brown sugar

½ cup desiccated coconut

125g butter, melted, plus 60g extra

395g can sweetened condensed milk

2 tablespoons maple syrup

200g dark chocolate, chopped

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Method

  1. Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease an 18cm x 28cm slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper.

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  2. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar and coconut. Make a well in centre. Add melted butter and mix well.

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  3. Press mixture firmly into pan with a fork. Bake 15-20 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool.

  4. Combine extra butter, condensed milk and syrup in a medium saucepan. Stir over low heat until smooth. Pour over base. Bake 15-20 minutes, until golden. Cool. 

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  5. Place chocolate and oil together in a heatproof bowl. Stir over a saucepan of simmering water 4-5 minutes, until melted and smooth (see tip).

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  6. Pour chocolate evenly over slice. Chill until set. Cut into squares. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

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Tip! 

When melting chocolate, do not allow the bowl to touch the water, as this may cause it to overheat and “cease” (lose its smooth texture). Use a hot, sharp knife to cut the slice into squares.

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