Chilli Chocolate Caramel Slices
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These decadent chilli chocolate caramel slices are my go to treat when I need something impressive but haven't got much time. The beauty of this recipe is that it comes together in just 45 minutes, making it perfect for last minute gatherings or satisfying a serious sweet craving. The chilli flakes add a wonderful warmth and complexity that makes the chocolate and caramel sing, plus capsaicin in chilli has been shown to boost metabolism. What I love most is how simple it is to make and how cost effective it is compared to buying similar treats from a bakery. Once you make these once, you'll find yourself returning to the recipe again and again.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 200butter
- 400 gsugar
- 150 gbrown sugar
- 20 gchilli flakes
- 250 gchocolate chips
- 300 mlcaramel sauce
- 400 gbiscuit crumbs
- 10 gsalt
- 4eggs
- 200 gplain flour
- 250 mlmilk
- 100unsalted butter
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180\u00b0C (350\u00b0F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large saucepan, melt the butter and sugar over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the sugar.
- 3
Add the brown sugar and chilli flakes to the saucepan and stir until combined.
Tip: The chilli flakes will give the slices a spicy kick.
- 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted.
Tip: Make sure the chocolate is fully incorporated for a smooth sauce.
- 5
Pour in the caramel sauce and stir until well combined.
Tip: Don't worry if the sauce is a bit lumpy.
- 6
In a separate bowl, whisk together the biscuit crumbs and flour.
Tip: This will help the biscuit base stick to the tray.
- 7
Add the milk to the bowl and stir until the mixture forms a crumbly dough.
Tip: Don't overmix the dough.
- 8
Press the dough into the lined baking tray.
Tip: Make sure the dough is evenly distributed.
- 9
Spoon the chocolate sauce over the dough, leaving a 1cm border around the edges.
Tip: Don't worry if the sauce spills over the edges – it's all part of the charm.
- 10
Bake the slices for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Tip: Keep an eye on the slices as they bake – they can go from golden to burnt quickly.
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