Burnt Butter Caramel Slice
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Burnt butter has always had a fancy schmancy ring to it for me. I have never tasted anything burnt butter, at least not anything that was pre-meditated. And that is exactly what happened what I set out to make this slice earlier this week. My goal was to make a classic chocolate caramel slice. That was pre-meditated. What happened after that wasn’t.
A chocolate caramel slice is one of the simplest sweet treats you will ever make and it is addictive and thoroughly fantastic. It has only 3 steps and if you follow them, you are golden. A no brainer really. The first is a cookie layer that is baked for a set amount of time, the second is a caramel layer that is baked for a set amount of time. The third is a chocolate layer that is just poured over and left to set. But when you botch up layer number two, like I did, then you get Burnt Butter Caramel Slice. Yayy for happy accidents! And again this burnt butter treat was not pre-meditated.
BURNT BUTTER CARAMEL SLICE
Preparation Time – 15 minutes
Cooking Time – 35 minutes
Makes – 15 slices
Ingredients
for the cookie base
1 cup plain flour
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
1/2 cup brown sugar
125g butter, melted
for the burnt butter caramel topping
1/3 cup golden syrup
125g butter, melted
1 400g can sweetened condensed milk
Method
Preheat oven to 180C(350F). Place flour, sugar, butter and coconut in a bowl and mix well. Grease and line a 20x30cm slice tin with baking paper hanging over the edges. Press the mixture thinly into the bottom of the prepared tin. Bake in the pre-heated oven for 15 minutes until golden.
Place the condensed milk, butter and golden syrup in a saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly to avoid sticking and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the caramel has thickened and is smooth.
Pour caramel mixture onto the baked cookie layer. Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes until the caramel is golden and starts browning in spots (burnt butter effect!).
Remove from the oven. Cool for a couple of hours until firm and then slice and serve. Alternatively, wait 15 minutes until cooled slightly before slicing.
Wrong time to visit you.. just had a late dinner and we are craving some good dessert:) Splendid!
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it sounds and looks divine! definitely a must-try!
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Chocolate caramel slice is one of my favourite childhood treats, and the burnt butter caramel layer makes it sound oh-so-sophisticated and grown up. Hooray for happy accidents!
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Anything caramel is a winner for me! This sounds sinfully delicious.
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These caramel slices are so tempting..and so easy to bake as well! Have to try burnt butter in my baking.
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I really wish I could reach through the screen right about now. *sigh*
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oooohhh yum! i could just lick the screen and with so few ingredients, why i could make it tomorrow xx
These look so delectable…….wish I could grab a slice.
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‘Accidents’ are often the beginning of amazing inventions! I still firmly believe that the choux pastry has to be an accident too… your accident looks fabulous!
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Such tempting bars!! I can imagine the buttery goodness melting in your mouth!!Love the use of black and white background for the photos!!
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Yay for happy accidents!!!! This slice looks divine!!!!
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Simple gorgeous and a total crowd pleaser, what’s not to absolutely love about this recipe!! Wonderful, and your photos are just delightful
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So dangerous but so good!
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Thank you, for the tasty treats on our doorstep last night! Perfect indulgent explosion of flavours for desert!
god these look stunning!!
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burnt butter and caramel? i’m sold! beautiful photos, btw!
This looks awesome! I will have to try this. Thanks for the comment on my site as well. I decided to pin this to my pintrest so that I can come back and make it soon! *drools*
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hey ive never tried these…they lookd soooo delish. burnt butter sounds fab !
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I absolutely enjoy burnt butter sauce and this caramel slice is tempting me a lot! Love the presentation
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This looks incredible — I love anything with sweetened condensed milk!
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OMG! These look absolutely amazing. I love the idea of coconut in the crust. Beautiful photos as always!
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oh geez they look good. Like a real old-fashioned great tasting, simple slice.
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I love this recipe….and I get it so much, this is the best bits of a caramel slice. When I was a kid I used to just make the base and eat it but now I love caramel so much. Your photos are stunning!
Love it when great recipes are borne out of mishaps in the kitchen. These look golden and delicious. Must give burnt butter a try myself!
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These look so good! I really love the photos too! The last one is so graphic with all the square edges. I just really dig it! <3
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I HAVE to make these – thanks so much – they look glorious!
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Hi, I live in Texas. I am not sure what golden syrup is. If it isn’t available in the states. ..could you suggest a subdtitute? These look delicious. Thanks