This retro dessert is made with layers of deep brown and caramel .
Kelsey Hansen
Caramel slice is a nostalgic dessert that ’s popular in Australia . Each collation is fulfill with chocolate , caramel , and coconut shortbread . Some say it ’s call " caramel cut " because the caramel completely set , allowing for unadulterated slice . Finish thecaramel barswith a generous sprinkle of freakish sea salt . This sweet is very similar to our fan - favoriteMillionaire Shortbread . Here ’s how to make caramel slice , include how to freeze the Browning automatic rifle for up to three month .
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Tips for Making Caramel Slice Bars
Keep these helpful tips in psyche when making this formula for caramel slice bars .
Ingredients
1 1/2cupsalted butter(1 cup mince ) , divided
1cup packedbrown sugar , divided
1/4cupgranulated sugar
1/2cupsweetenedflaked coconut
1egg yolk
2tsp.vanilla , divided
1/2tsp.salt
2cupsall - intention flour
1(14 - oz.)cansweetened condensed milk
1/2cupheavy cream
1(12 - oz.ounce)pkg.semisweet chocolate chips
Flaky ocean salinity
Directions
Prep Pan
Preheat oven to 350 ° atomic number 9 . melody a 13x9x2 - inch baking pan with parchment theme , extending newspaper publisher over bound .
Make Shortbread Layer
In the large bowl of an electric social , pose 1 loving cup softened butter on medium speed until creamy , about 30 seconds . Add 1/3 cup of the brown shekels and the grain sugar and beat until light and flossy , about 1 to 2 minutes . stupefy in coco palm , orchis egg yolk , 1 teaspoonful of the vanilla , and salinity until combined . Gradually commix in flour on low speed just until combined and mixture is crumbly . Press equally into bottom of prepared baking pan .
Bake
Bake until edge are golden and center is adjust , 18 to 22 minutes . Cool in pan on a wire single-foot .
Make Caramel Layer
Meanwhile , in a average saucepan combine the remaining 1/2 cupful butter and remain 2/3 cup chocolate-brown sugar . fix over average - gamy warmth until butter is melted , excite constantly , about 2 to 3 minute . tot up in dulcify condense Milk River . fetch to a gentle boiling point , stirring constantly . Reduce hotness to low and simmer until halcyon , stirring frequently , about 12 to 14 transactions . Remove from heat . shift in stay 1 teaspoonful vanilla . scatter caramel mixture evenly over crust . Cover and chill until set , about 30 to 40 minutes .
Make Chocolate Layer
In a small saucepan heat dense cream over intermediate heat until just simmer , about 3 to 4 minutes . Remove from heat . Add chocolate chips and let stand 5 instant . Stir until smooth . equally spread drinking chocolate bed over caramel level . Sprinkle with flaky sea salt . Cover and chill until set , about 1 hour .
Slice and Serve
Using boundary of sheepskin newspaper , lift out shortbread cookie . Cut into Browning automatic rifle .
How to Store Caramel Slice Bars
Place caramel slice bars in a single layer in an airtight container ; cover version . memory in the refrigerator up to 1 calendar week or block up to 3 month .
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
- The % Daily Value ( DV ) secern you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet . 2,000 calories a day is used for oecumenical nourishment advice .
