Caramel Squares Recipe

Name: Caramel Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: SHORTBREAD; 3 1/2 ounces butter; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 ounces cornflour, sifted; 3 ounces plain flour, sifted; CARAMEL FILLING; 4 1/2 ounces butter; 3 ounces brown sugar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla essence; CHOCOLATE TOPPING; 8 ounces chocolate, melted

Servings: persons

SHORTBREAD
3 1/2 ounces butter
3 tablespoons sugar
2 ounces cornflour, sifted
3 ounces plain flour, sifted
CARAMEL FILLING
4 1/2 ounces butter
3 ounces brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
CHOCOLATE TOPPING
8 ounces chocolate, melted

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["Preheat oven to 350 u00b0F.", "To make the base, place the butter and sugar in a bowl and beat until light and fluffy.", "Mix in the cornflour and plain flour, turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly.", "Press into a greased and lined 7"" x 11"" shallow cake tin and bake for 25 minutes or until firm.", "To make the filling, place the butter, brown sugar and honey in a saucepan and cook over a medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar melts and the ingredients are combined.", "Bring to the boil and simmer for 7 minutes.", "Beat in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla essence.", "Pour the filling over the base and bake for 20 minutes longer.", "Set aside to cool completely.", "Spread the melted chocolate over the filling and set aside until firm, then cut into squares.", "Store at room temperature in a cookie tin or airtight container."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SHORTBREAD, 3 1/2 ounces butter, 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 ounces cornflour, sifted, and more.

Yes, Caramel Squares falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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