Caramel Slice - IQS Recipes (2024)

Ingredients

Base

  • 1 cup gluten-free flour.
  • 1/2 cup almond meal.
  • 110 g butter, diced into small cubes.
  • 3 tablespoons rice malt syrup.

Gooey Caramel Sauce

  • 100 g butter, diced into small cubes.
  • 1/2 cup rice malt syrup.
  • 1/2 cup full-fat coconut cream.

Chocolate Ganache Topping

  • 80 g 85% dark chocolate (use 90% if you prefer).
  • 3/4 cups full-fat coconut cream.

Directions

Base
1. Preheat oven to 180ºC/350ºF/Gas Mark 4. Line a 9”x 9” lamington/brownie tin with baking paper.

2. Mix all of the Base ingredients together until combined. Press mixture firmly into a lamington or brownie tin. Press down so base is even. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden. Remove from oven and set aside to cool completely.

Gooey Caramel Sauce
2. To make the Gooey Caramel Sauce, heat rice malt syrup in a pan until bubbling vigorously. If you have a candy thermometer it should reach 140°C/275°F. If you don't have a thermometer, cook the syrup for 10 minutes until syrup has reduced down. The mixture should be thick, drippy and coat the back of a spoon lightly.

3. Add butter and stir until combined over medium heat. Remove from heat and slowly add coconut cream, stirring until combined. Pour caramel into a bowl and sit in the freezer until thick for two hours.

4. Once thick, pour caramel on top of the biscuit base and refrigerate for a further two hours or until set. (The longer you leave it in the fridge the better the final product will be.)

Chocolate Ganache
5. Meanwhile make the Chocolate Ganache Topping. Heat the coconut cream in a saucepan until it simmers. Turn off the heat and pour into a separate bowl, add chocolate pieces and stir gently until melted and silky. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes until mixture thickens but still pours.
6. Remove the set base from the refrigerator and pour Chocolate Ganache Topping over the top. Smooth with the back of spoon or a pastry knife. Return to the refrigerator and set for at least two hours before serving.
Store this recipe in the fridge or freezer until ready to serve.

Note

We advise eating sweet foods like this one as occasional treats only. Also, we encourage you to cut the sweetener down even more if you can.

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Ingredients

Base

  • 1 cup gluten-free flour.
  • 1/2 cup almond meal.
  • 110 g butter, diced into small cubes.
  • 3 tablespoons rice malt syrup.

Gooey Caramel Sauce

  • 100 g butter, diced into small cubes.
  • 1/2 cup rice malt syrup.
  • 1/2 cup full-fat coconut cream.

Chocolate Ganache Topping

  • 80 g 85% dark chocolate (use 90% if you prefer).
  • 3/4 cups full-fat coconut cream.

Directions

Base
1. Preheat oven to 180ºC/350ºF/Gas Mark 4. Line a 9”x 9” lamington/brownie tin with baking paper.

2. Mix all of the Base ingredients together until combined. Press mixture firmly into a lamington or brownie tin. Press down so base is even. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden. Remove from oven and set aside to cool completely.

Gooey Caramel Sauce
2. To make the Gooey Caramel Sauce, heat rice malt syrup in a pan until bubbling vigorously. If you have a candy thermometer it should reach 140°C/275°F. If you don't have a thermometer, cook the syrup for 10 minutes until syrup has reduced down. The mixture should be thick, drippy and coat the back of a spoon lightly.

3. Add butter and stir until combined over medium heat. Remove from heat and slowly add coconut cream, stirring until combined. Pour caramel into a bowl and sit in the freezer until thick for two hours.

4. Once thick, pour caramel on top of the biscuit base and refrigerate for a further two hours or until set. (The longer you leave it in the fridge the better the final product will be.)

Chocolate Ganache
5. Meanwhile make the Chocolate Ganache Topping. Heat the coconut cream in a saucepan until it simmers. Turn off the heat and pour into a separate bowl, add chocolate pieces and stir gently until melted and silky. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes until mixture thickens but still pours.
6. Remove the set base from the refrigerator and pour Chocolate Ganache Topping over the top. Smooth with the back of spoon or a pastry knife. Return to the refrigerator and set for at least two hours before serving.
Store this recipe in the fridge or freezer until ready to serve.

Note

We advise eating sweet foods like this one as occasional treats only. Also, we encourage you to cut the sweetener down even more if you can.

Caramel Slice - IQS Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Why is my caramel not setting? ›

Too short of a cooling time: Caramel sauce thickens significantly as it cools, so let the caramel cool for the appropriate time to achieve the right thickness. If the sauce is still too thin after cooling completely, place it back on the stovetop and reheat it on low heat for a few additional minutes.

How do you cut a caramel slice? ›

Take your slice out of the fridge for 30 minutes before you cut it into pieces. Knife Recommendations - use a small serrated knife to score straight lines through the chocolate layer. Then use a large flat knife to gently press down through the caramel and base layers.

Can you boil Carnation caramel to make it thicker? ›

BUT there is a way around this – you can thicken Carnation caramel by boiling it with caster sugar and butter. It makes a dark, rich gooey caramel that is absolutely gorgeous.

How do I get my caramel to harden? ›

Refrigerate until cooled and hardened. (Best if you refrigerate them overnight, or for several hours. They will be easier to cut and wrap). The caramel will seem hard in the fridge after they're set, but they should be soft at room temperature.

Why is my condensed milk caramel not thickening? ›

Melt 200g of butter in the microwave (in a large microwavable bowl) for 2-3 minutes, then add the condensed milk and golden syrup. Whisk the mixture well until the butter is thoroughly incorporated. Heat for 6-7 minutes until it is boiling, stirring thoroughly every minute.

How long does caramel take to set? ›

Give your caramel at least two hours to set, or overnight if possible. You can also pop caramel into the fridge to help it set up faster. The caramel will sweat a little when brought out of the fridge, but will still taste fine. If you don't eat it right away, here's how to store caramel.

Will condensed milk turn into caramel? ›

Most of the time, people cook caramel by heating up regular or brown sugar until it turns into a smooth and creamy substance. However, you can also make caramel out of sweetened condensed milk, creating the same great sauce with a unique, extra-sweet kick.

Why did my caramel slice split? ›

If the heat is too high, but butter might melt too quickly and can separate from the sugar. Toffee and caramel can also separate if the recipe calls for constant stirring and the candy isn't stirred often enough.

Why is my caramel slice grainy? ›

Caramel becomes grainy when the sugars crystallize, a process that happens when the melted sugar splashes up onto the cold sides of the pan. It loses its moisture and turns back into a sugar crystal. If this crystal touches the melted mass, it causes a chain reaction and the caramel will seize up and become grainy.

How do you cut caramel slices without cracking it? ›

Follow the tips above when cutting caramel slice. It's most important to score through the chocolate layer with a small sharp knife completely before pressing down firmly through the caramel and base (using a large, flat knife).

What can I add to caramel to make it thicker? ›

For each cup (240 mL) of caramel sauce that you need to thicken, run 1 tbsp (14.7 mL) of cold water into a measuring cup, and slowly stir in 1 tbsp of cornstarch. Pour the cornstarch mixture into your pot caramel sauce, and stir constantly. Keep the sauce on low heat until it begins to thicken.

What happens if you over boil caramel? ›

Overheating the mixture

Follow the recipe carefully, and never melt your caramel on your stove's highest setting—it will cause the caramel to scorch and taste burnt. Once it gets a burnt or bitter flavor, it can't be saved.

Does Carnation caramel set hard? ›

We've designed the caramel to be spoonable from the tin – so all you need to do is gently spread it into your pie shell, tart case etc. If you beat the caramel it will become softer and will not re-set to a firm texture.

How do you thicken runny caramel? ›

you could put the caramel with a little corn starch or flour in a sauce pan and bring to a boil to thicken the caramel and let cool then add to the ice cream mixture,and put in freezer a bit. If your caramel is too runny, boil it longer. It should drop off a wooden spoon in clots when it is ready.

How do you make caramel more liquidy? ›

Add corn syrup, honey, or lemon juice to keep the sauce thin.
  1. Use lemon juice instead if you don't mind the citrus taste. Use ½ tablespoon (7.4 mL) of lemon juice per cup (236.6 mL) of sauce. ...
  2. The lemon juice should prevent your caramel from crystallizing, but it may alter the taste of your caramel.

Should caramel set in the fridge? ›

Notes
  1. You really need to keep an eye on the caramel when its turning to the amber colour. ...
  2. It can take ages for it to turn to a different colour, but thats just the process it takes. ...
  3. The caramel should be kept in the fridge, but it will get harder in the fridge.
Apr 30, 2018

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