Caramel Slice

The story

Caramel slice belongs to the Australian and New Zealand tradition of tray bakes and community-cookbook slices. Its modern form became widespread with condensed milk, which made the caramel reliable and rich. Three clean layers make it recognisable: crumbly base, chewy caramel and chocolate that snaps without shattering. Salt is important to balance the concentrated sweetness. It is a bakery-counter, school-fete and morning-tea staple. Small squares are traditional because the slice is deliberately rich.

Ingredients

• Main
• 90 gram plain flour90 g plain flour
• 30 gram Desiccated coconut30 g desiccated coconut
• 60 gram brown sugar60 g brown sugar
• 110 gram butter110 g butter, divided
• 200 gram condensed milk200 g condensed milk
• 40 gram golden syrup40 g golden syrup
• 100 gram dark chocolate100 g dark chocolate

Method

1. Step 1

   Bake the coconut biscuit base until lightly golden.

   Look for: Look for good colour, aroma and the texture described in the step. Tip: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Avoid: Do not rush this stage; controlled heat gives a better final texture.

2. Step 2

   Cook condensed milk, butter and golden syrup into a smooth caramel.

   Look for: Look for good colour, aroma and the texture described in the step. Tip: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Avoid: Do not rush this stage; controlled heat gives a better final texture.

3. Step 3

   Spread caramel over the base and bake until set.

   Look for: Look for good colour, aroma and the texture described in the step. Tip: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Avoid: Do not rush this stage; controlled heat gives a better final texture.

4. Step 4

   Top with melted chocolate.

   Look for: Look for good colour, aroma and the texture described in the step. Tip: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Avoid: Do not rush this stage; controlled heat gives a better final texture.

5. Step 5

   Chill fully before cutting into neat squares.

   Look for: Look for good colour, aroma and the texture described in the step. Tip: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Avoid: Do not rush this stage; controlled heat gives a better final texture.

Nutrition

per serving

Estimated from the upgraded serves-2 metric ingredient list; verify with a nutrition calculator before making health claims.