Donna Hay's Chocolate Caramel Slice

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 115 g butter, melted
• 1/3 cup golden syrup
• 115 g butter, melted
• 800 g sweetened condensed milk (2 cans)
• 185 g dark chocolate
• 3 teaspoons vegetable oil

Recipe

• 1 method: base (first 4 ingredients).
• 2 1. preheat the oven to 350°f (200°c or 180°c fan forced).
• 3 2. combine the flour, coconut, sugar, and butter in a bowl.
• 4 3. press the mixture into a slice tin that has been lined with baking paper.
• 5 4. bake for around 15-18 min (until browned).
• 6 method: caramel filling. (next 3 ingredients).
• 7 1. put the golden syrup, butter and condensed milk in a saucepan over low heat and stir for 7 min, or until it has combined and thickened slightly.
• 8 2.pour the caramel over the cooked base.
• 9 3. bake for 20min (check after 15), or until the caramel is golden.
• 10 4. refrigerate until the slice is cold.
• 11 method: topping. (last 2 ingredients).
• 12 1. place the chocolate and oil in a saucepan over low heat and stir until melted.
• 13 2. remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
• 14 3. spread over the slice.
• 15 4. refrigerate until firm.
• 16 5. cut with a heated knife.