description Caramel Slice Overview
Caramel slice is a tray-baked sweet widely found in Australia and New Zealand, built in three distinct layers. A firm biscuit or shortbread base supports a caramel filling commonly made with sweetened condensed milk, butter, and sugar, followed by a set chocolate topping. A closely related British confection is called millionaire's shortbread, although recipes vary in the texture and proportions of the base, caramel, and chocolate.
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Caramel Slice ranks #39 of 126 in the Pastry ranking, behind Profiterole, ahead of Breton Shortbread (Sablé Breton).
help Caramel Slice FAQ
What are the three layers in a caramel slice?
A typical slice has a baked biscuit or shortbread base, a thick caramel center, and a set chocolate topping. Sweetened condensed milk is commonly used to give the caramel layer its dense texture.
Is caramel slice the same as millionaire's shortbread?
They are closely related three-layer sweets. "Caramel slice" is especially common in Australia and New Zealand, while "millionaire's shortbread" is the familiar British name.
Why does the caramel in a caramel slice stay firm?
The condensed milk, butter, and sugar mixture is cooked until it thickens, then sets further as it cools. Many recipes also bake the caramel briefly on top of the base.
How do you cut caramel slice without cracking the chocolate?
Let the slice set but allow the topping to lose its refrigerator hardness before cutting. A warm, dry knife helps pass through the chocolate layer without shattering it.
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