How do I ensure the base is perfectly golden?

Bake the base for about 15 minutes at 360 degreesF until it achieves a golden color, then remove and cool before adding the caramel.

What makes the caramel filling set properly?

The caramel filling, made with vegan butter, coconut condensed milk, and golden syrup, will set in the oven during its 15-minute bake after being poured over the cooled base.

Can I use a different type of oil for the chocolate topping?

The recipe specifies vegetable or sunflower oil for the top layer, which helps the dark chocolate melt smoothly and set without cracking.

How should I melt the dark chocolate for the top layer?

Melt the dark chocolate in a bowl placed over a pot of boiling water, ensuring the bowl does not touch the water, until smooth.

How should I store these Vegan Caramel Bars?

Once the chocolate topping has set in the fridge, store the cut bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain their texture and prevent melting.

8 years ago

Caramel Bars
[Vegan]

MW By: Maryke Wylde

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Ingredients You Need for Caramel Bars [Vegan]

For the Base

1 cup plain flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
1/2 cup melted vegan butter

For the Filling

1/4 cup butter
1 can of coconut condensed milk
1/3 cup golden syrup

For the Top Layer

1 cup dark chocolate
1 tablespoon vegetable or sunflower oil

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How to Prepare Caramel Bars [Vegan]

For the base – mix together the ingredients with the melted vegan butter. Press into a brownie tin and bake in the oven for about 15 minutes on 360°F until golden. Remove from the oven and cool.
For the caramel layer put all ingredients into a small pot and melt together. Set aside to cool and then pour over the base and back into the oven for 15 minutes (the filling should “set” in the oven). Once set remove and cool.
For the top layer simply melt the chocolate in a bowl by placing it on top of a pot of boiling water. The two should not touch! Once your chocolate has melted pour it over the caramel layer and into the fridge to set. Once set, cut into bars or squares and enjoy.