Marshmallow Caramel Slice

Ingredients

• Melted butter, to grease
• 150g (1 cup) self-raising flour
• 65g (3/4 cup) desiccated coconut
• 80g (1/2 cup, lightly packed) brown sugar
• 125g butter, melted
• 1 x 395g can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tbs golden syrup
• 60g butter, extra
• 215g (1 cup) caster sugar
• 250ml (1 cup) water
• 1 tbs gelatine powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Shredded coconut, toasted, to decorate

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Brush a 25 x 16cm slice pan with melted butter to lightly grease. Line the base and 2 long sides with non-stick baking paper, allowing the sides to overhang.
2. Combine the flour, coconut and brown sugar in a large bowl. Add melted butter and mix until combined. Spoon into the prepared pan and press firmly over base. Bake in oven for 12 minutes or until golden. Set aside to cool completely.
3. Place the condensed milk, golden syrup and extra butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until butter melts and the mixture is smooth. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring constantly, for 8 minutes or until caramel thickens and is golden. Spread over the base.
4. Place the caster sugar, water and gelatine in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring, for 4 minutes or until the gelatine dissolves. Increase heat to medium and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
5. Place the gelatine mixture in a large bowl. Use an electric beater to beat for 8 minutes or until mixture doubles in volume and firm peaks form. Add vanilla and beat until well combined.
6. Spoon the gelatine mixture over the caramel, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with extra coconut. Place in fridge for 2-3 hours to set. Cut into squares to serve.