Description
Irresistible caramel fudge crunch bars deliver a symphony of sweet and salty textures that dance across your palate. Rich layers of creamy caramel and buttery crunch promise a delightful escape into pure dessert bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 650 grams (23 ounces) milk or dark chocolate
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) white chocolate, broken into chunks
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) light brown sugar
- 12 ounces (200 grams) condensed milk
Binding/Texture Ingredients:
- 75 grams (2.6 ounces) Rice Krispies cereal
- 112 tablespoons golden syrup or honey
Finishing Ingredients:
- 60 grams (2.1 ounces) butter (salted or unsalted)
Instructions
- Prepare a 20x20cm baking tin by lining it with parchment paper, allowing excess paper to hang over edges for easy removal.
- In a medium saucepan, combine condensed milk, brown sugar, butter, and golden syrup over medium heat.
- Stir the mixture continuously until sugar dissolves completely, then simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the caramel thickens and becomes smooth.
- Remove from heat and fold in white chocolate chunks, stirring until completely melted and integrated into the caramel mixture.
- Melt milk or dark chocolate using a double boiler or microwave method, stirring between 30-second intervals until smooth and fully liquefied.
- Mix approximately half of the melted chocolate with Rice Krispies, ensuring every cereal piece is thoroughly coated.
- Spread the chocolate-coated Rice Krispies evenly across the prepared tin, pressing down gently to create a compact base layer.
- Carefully pour the caramel fudge over the Rice Krispies base, using a spatula to distribute evenly and reach all corners.
- Top the caramel layer with remaining melted chocolate, tilting the tin to ensure complete and uniform coverage.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours or until the bars are completely firm and set.
- Extract the slab from the tin using parchment paper overhang, transfer to a cutting board, and slice into desired square sizes.
- Serve at room temperature for a softer texture or chilled for a firmer consistency, complemented by coffee, tea, or milk.
Notes
- Caramel Precision Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent burning and ensure even heat distribution when cooking the caramel mixture.
- Chocolate Melting Technique Avoid overheating chocolate by melting it slowly and stirring frequently to maintain a smooth, glossy texture without seizing.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation Swap regular Rice Krispies with gluten-free rice cereal to make the bars suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Storage Hack Store bars in an airtight container between parchment paper layers to prevent sticking and maintain their crisp texture for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 264
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 74mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg