Chocolate caramel slice

Each piece has the surprise of sticky caramel sandwiched between the chocolate and biscuit layers.

Base

• 1 cup plain flour, sifted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 125g butter, melted

Filling

• 400g can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons golden syrup
• 60g butter, melted

Topping

• 60g copha, chopped
• 125g cooking chocolate, chopped

1. Step 1

   Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a 3cm deep, 28 x 18cm (base) lamington pan.

2. Step 2

   Combine all base ingredients in a bowl. Mix well. Press into prepared lamington pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until light golden. Remove from oven. Cool.

3. Step 3

   Make filling: Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, whisking, for 8 minutes or until golden. Pour over cooked base. Bake for 12 minutes or until firm. Cool completely. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours, or until set.

4. Step 4

   Make topping: Place copha and chocolate into a heat-proof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until melted. Pour over caramel. Refrigerate to set. Cut into squares to serve.