Baking 🇦🇺 Australian

Caramel Slice

Buttery biscuit base, thick gooey caramel and a layer of dark chocolate. Cut small, it is very rich.

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  • Time1 hr 30
  • LevelMedium
  • Costabout £0.31 a head
  • Oven180°C (160°C fan)

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

16 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line a 20 cm square tin with baking paper.

  2. 2

    Mix the flour, coconut and sugar with the melted butter and press firmly into the tin. Bake for 15 minutes until golden, then cool slightly.

    15 min
  3. 3

    Put the condensed milk, 100 g butter and golden syrup in a pan. Stir over a medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes until thick and the colour of caramel. Do not stop stirring or it will catch.

    9 min
  4. 4

    Pour the caramel over the base and leave to cool for 30 minutes.

    30 min
  5. 5

    Melt the chocolate with the oil in short bursts in the microwave, stirring in between, then spread over the caramel.

  6. 6

    Chill for 2 hours until set, then cut into small squares with a hot knife.

    120 min

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