Vanilla Caramel Slices
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These vanilla caramel slices are an absolute dream, and honestly, they come together faster than you'd think. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, you'll have a stunning dessert that looks fancy but requires zero fussy techniques. The buttery biscuit base gives way to a silky vanilla layer, all topped with ribbons of caramel and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt that brings everything into perfect balance. Eggs in this recipe aren't just a binder; they're packed with choline, which supports brain health while you're indulging. Trust me, these are my go to when I want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 10 mLpure vanilla extract
- 5 gsalt
- 200 mLheavy cream
- 300 mLcaramel sauce
- 120 gbiscuit crumbs
- 20 gbutter, melted
- 10 gflaky sea salt
- 5 gfleur de sel
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
- 3
Add the melted butter and whisk until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- 4
Press the mixture into the bottom of a 20cm (8inch) square baking dish.
- 5
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- 6
In a separate saucepan, combine the heavy cream, caramel sauce, and vanilla extract.
- 7
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until thickened.
- 8
Remove the baking dish from the oven and let cool slightly.
- 9
Pour the caramel mixture over the biscuit crust.
- 10
Sprinkle the flaky sea salt and fleur de sel over the top.
- 11
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- 12
Cut into 8 slices and serve.
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