Salted caramel slice
Salted caramel slice is a classic traybake dessert combining a buttery coconut shortbread base, a rich golden caramel centre and a dark chocolate topping finished with sea salt flakes. The Thermomix weighs, mixes, kneads and cooks the caramel with precise heat control, delivering golden caramel without burning. Ideal for parties, bake sales and weekend treats.
About this recipe
Salted caramel slice with the Thermomix TM7 is the kind of dessert recipe that turns an ordinary afternoon into something festive. This beloved traybake, also called caramel shortbread or millionaire's shortbread, stacks three irresistible layers: a buttery base of self raising flour, sugar and desiccated coconut, a gooey caramel made from sweetened condensed milk, butter and golden syrup, and a glossy dark chocolate shell finished with sea salt flakes. The all-in-one kitchen machine makes each stage straightforward: you weigh the flour and sugar directly into the mixing bowl, knead the shortbread base in seconds, and cook the caramel with controlled heat so the golden syrup deepens in colour without burning on the bottom. That sweet-salty contrast is what makes this dessert a crowd favourite at birthday parties, bake sales and coffee mornings. Whether you are searching for quick Thermomix dessert recipes or a make-ahead sweet that slices cleanly, this salted caramel slice delivers bakery quality from your own kitchen.
Preparation tips
- Press the coconut shortbread base firmly into the lined tin with the back of a spoon so it bakes evenly and holds together when slicing later with the caramel layer on top.
- Let the caramel cool and set completely before pouring the melted dark chocolate; this keeps the three layers distinct and gives clean, professional-looking squares when you cut them.
- Use a hot knife to slice the finished salted caramel slice, wiping it between cuts, and scatter the sea salt flakes only just before serving so they stay crisp and sparkly.
Recipe variations
- Nutty variation: add a handful of chopped roasted almonds or pecans to the coconut base and sprinkle extra over the melted dark chocolate for crunch against the gooey condensed milk caramel.
- Festive variation: stir a pinch of flaky smoked salt and a spoon of espresso powder into the caramel, then drizzle white chocolate in zigzags over the dark chocolate layer for a holiday gift-worthy finish.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing to the gram - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs self raising flour and sugar directly into the bowl, saving mess. [Built-in scale]. [Built-in Scale]
- Kneading the base - The Thermomix kneads butter, flour and desiccated coconut into a crumbly shortbread dough in seconds. [Hands-free]. [Hands-Free]
- Heating the caramel - Precise temperature control of the TM7 cooks condensed milk and golden syrup into golden caramel without burning. [Temperature control]. [Precision Control]
- Chopping the chocolate - The Thermomix chops dark chocolate into even pieces so it melts quickly into a glossy, smooth topping. [Time savings]. [Time Savings]
- Mixing every layer - One Thermomix bowl prepares base, caramel and topping, cutting washing up to a single rinse between stages. [Easy cleaning]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- butter
- self-raising flour
- soft brown sugar
- desiccated coconut
- sweetened condensed milk
- butter
- golden syrup
- dark chocolate
- butter
- sea salt flakes