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Easy Gluten-Free Caramel Slices

This is a traditional gluten free caramel slice, this caramel slice has all the familiar layers: buttery shortbread, a thick condensed milk caramel and a simple layer of chocolate on top.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Base
  • 250 g gluten-free plain flour
  • 175 g butter, softened
  • 75 g caster sugar
  • ¼ tsp xanthan gum
Caramel
  • 100 g butter
  • 100 g  soft brown sugar
  • 397 g condensed milk
Chocolate Topping
  • 200 g chocolate use a mix of dark and milk chocolate if you like

Method
 

Make The Shortbread
  1. Preheat the oven to 170℃ Fan and line a square cake tin with greaseproof paper.
  2. Mix the gluten-free flour, xanthan gum and salt together and set aside.
  3. Cream the butter and caster sugar until combined in another bowl.
  4. Add the flour mixture to the creamed butter and sugar and mix until a dough forms.
  5. Press the shortbread dough evenly and firmly into the prepared tin.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
  7. Leave to cool completely in the tin.
Make the Caramel
  1. Add the butter, brown sugar and condensed milk to a saucepan.
  2. Heat very gently, stirring until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved.
  3. Bring gently to the boil, stirring continuously.
  4. Continue cooking and stirring until the caramel has thickened for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Pour the warm caramel over the cooled shortbread.
  6. Spread evenly and leave to cool and set.
Add the Chocolate
  1. Melt the chocolate gently
  2. Pour over the set caramel and spread evenly
  3. Leave the chocolate to set in the fridge
  4. Cut into squares using a warm but dry knife to avoid cracking the chocolate topping