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Caramel Square

Caramel Squares Recipe With Condensed Milk
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Scottish

Ingredients
  

The Shortbread Layer
  • 250 g plain flour
  • 75 g caster sugar
  • 175 g butter
The Caramel Layer
  • 100 g butter
  • 100 g soft brown sugar
  • 397 g tin condensed milk
The Chocolate Layer
  • 100 g milk chocolate
  • 100 g dark chocolate
  • 50 g white chocolate

Method
 

Make The Shortbread Layer
  1. Heat the oven to 180°C / 160°C fan / Gas 4. Line a 20cm square baking tin with baking paper.
  2. Mix the flour and caster sugar together. Rub in the softened butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs, then knead together to form a dough.
  3. Press the shortbread evenly into the prepared tin and prick lightly with a fork. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, until lightly golden. Leave to cool completely in the tin.
Make The Caramel Layer
  1. Put the butter, soft brown sugar and condensed milk into a saucepan. Heat gently, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
  2. Bring gently to the boil, stirring continuously. Continue cooking until the caramel has thickened. Don’t wait for it to become very dark as it can quickly overcook.
  3. Pour the caramel over the completely cooled shortbread and spread evenly. Allow it to cool at room temperature, then chill for 15–30 minutes, or until firm.
Make The Chocolate Layer
  1. Melt the milk and dark chocolate together and spread evenly over the set caramel.
  2. Melt the white chocolate separately in the microwave in 15-second bursts, stirring between each one.
  3. Drizzle the white chocolate in lines over the melted milk and dark chocolate. Drag the tip of a knife backwards and forwards through the lines to create a marbled effect.
  4. Allow to cool slightly, then refrigerate until completely set.
  5. Once cooled fully, cut into squares and enjoy!