Dessert

Caramel slice

A timeless dessert that is loved by all, this delicious caramel and chocolate slice is easy to make, but packed full of flavour everyone will love.
Caramel chocolate sliceWoman's Day
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Ingredients

Method

1.Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease and line a 20 x 30cm lamington pan with baking paper.
2.In a bowl, combine flour, coconut and sugar. Mix 125g butter through until combined. Press mixture firmly over base of pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
3.To make filling, combine milk, 30g butter and golden syrup in small saucepan. Stir constantly over low heat, without boiling, for 10-15 minutes until mixture is golden brown.
4.Pour hot filling over hot base and bake for a further 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
5.In a small saucepan, combine chocolate and copha. Melt over a low heat, stirring until smooth. Spread over filling. Allow to set at room temperature.

The caramel filling must be stirred constantly during cooking for perfect, smooth results and to prevent catching on the base of the pan.

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