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Peanut Caramel Chocolate Bars

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Peanut Caramel Chocolate Bars
These delicious Peanut Caramel Chocolate Bars feature a rich cookie base made from heavy cream, milk chocolate, and crushed tea biscuits. This is topped with a sweet and crunchy peanut-caramel mixture, all enrobed in a smooth chocolate coating. A perfect treat for chocolate and caramel lovers!
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Layers of deliciousness
Recipe Information
25m
Prep Time
5m
Cook Time
1h 40m
Total Time
16
Servings
Medium
Dessert
English
Nutrition (per serving)
350
Calories
5g
Protein
40g
Carbs
20g
Fat

Cutting into perfect bars
Ingredients
- Heavy cream(For the cookie base ganache)60 ml
- Milk chocolate(Broken into pieces, for the cookie base ganache)200 g
- Tea biscuits(Crushed, for the cookie base)125 g
- Caramel(For the peanut-caramel mixture)225 g
- Peanuts(Unsalted, for the peanut-caramel mixture)100 g
- Chocolate(Your choice, for coating the bars)300 g
Servings: 16
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Dipping in luscious chocolate
Instructions
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- 1Heat 60 ml of heavy cream in a saucepan until it just begins to simmer, just below boiling point. Do not let it boil vigorously.2mPreview2mPreviewHeat 60 ml of heavy cream in a saucepan until it just begins to simmer, just below boiling point. Do not let it boil vigorously.Watch carefully to avoid scorching the cream.
- 2Remove the heated cream from heat and pour it over 200 g of broken milk chocolate pieces in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit undisturbed for 1 minute.2mPreview2mPreviewRemove the heated cream from heat and pour it over 200 g of broken milk chocolate pieces in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit undisturbed for 1 minute.Allow the hot cream to melt the chocolate before stirring for a smoother ganache.
- 3Stir the chocolate and cream mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy, forming a ganache. Allow this ganache to cool completely to room temperature or chill slightly until thickened.15mPreview15mPreviewStir the chocolate and cream mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy, forming a ganache. Allow this ganache to cool completely to room temperature or chill slightly until thickened.Stir gently to incorporate all the chocolate without introducing too much air. Cooling is crucial for the base to set properly.
- 4While the ganache cools, crush 125 g of tea biscuits into fine crumbs. You can use a food processor or place them in a bag and crush with a rolling pin.3mPreview3mPreviewWhile the ganache cools, crush 125 g of tea biscuits into fine crumbs. You can use a food processor or place them in a bag and crush with a rolling pin.Ensure the crumbs are fine and even for a cohesive base.
- 5Add the crushed tea biscuits to the cooled chocolate ganache and mix well until thoroughly combined and a thick, uniform mixture forms.2mPreview2mPreviewAdd the crushed tea biscuits to the cooled chocolate ganache and mix well until thoroughly combined and a thick, uniform mixture forms.Use a spatula to fold the crumbs into the ganache evenly.
- 6Press the biscuit and ganache mixture evenly into the bottom of a prepared square or rectangular pan. Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up the base.35mPreview35mPreviewPress the biscuit and ganache mixture evenly into the bottom of a prepared square or rectangular pan. Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up the base.Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal. Press firmly for a compact base.
- 7In a separate bowl, combine 225 g of caramel with 100 g of unsalted peanuts. Mix until the peanuts are evenly coated in the caramel.2mPreview2mPreviewIn a separate bowl, combine 225 g of caramel with 100 g of unsalted peanuts. Mix until the peanuts are evenly coated in the caramel.If the caramel is too stiff, warm it slightly in the microwave for a few seconds to make it easier to mix.
- 8Spread the peanut-caramel mixture evenly over the chilled biscuit base in the pan. Return the pan to the refrigerator for another 30 minutes to an hour to allow the caramel layer to set.35mPreview35mPreviewSpread the peanut-caramel mixture evenly over the chilled biscuit base in the pan. Return the pan to the refrigerator for another 30 minutes to an hour to allow the caramel layer to set.Use an offset spatula for smooth and even spreading.
- 9Once both layers are firm, remove the block from the pan and carefully cut it into individual bars of your desired size.5mPreview5mPreviewOnce both layers are firm, remove the block from the pan and carefully cut it into individual bars of your desired size.Use a sharp knife and clean it between cuts for neat edges.
- 10Melt 300 g of your chosen chocolate for coating. You can use a double boiler or microwave in short intervals, stirring frequently, until smooth.3mPreview3mPreviewMelt 300 g of your chosen chocolate for coating. You can use a double boiler or microwave in short intervals, stirring frequently, until smooth.Be careful not to overheat the chocolate, as it can seize. Tempering chocolate (if you know how) will give a shinier, snappier coating.
- 11Dip each bar into the melted chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated. Lift the bar with a fork, allowing excess chocolate to drip off, then place it on parchment paper to set.10mPreview10mPreviewDip each bar into the melted chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated. Lift the bar with a fork, allowing excess chocolate to drip off, then place it on parchment paper to set.Work quickly as the chocolate will start to set. You can sprinkle with chopped peanuts or sea salt for extra flair before the chocolate hardens.
- 12Chill the coated bars in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes until the chocolate coating is completely set. Serve and enjoy!20mPreview20mPreviewChill the coated bars in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes until the chocolate coating is completely set. Serve and enjoy!Store any leftover bars in an airtight container in a cool, dry place or the refrigerator.
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