Description
Sweet nutty treacle slice delivers a British-inspired dessert without baking. Creamy caramel and crunchy nuts blend perfectly, creating an irresistible treat that connects you to classic British comfort cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Nuts and Dry Base:
- 100 g (3.5 ounces) mixed nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts), roughly chopped
- 200 g (7 ounces) digestive biscuits, crushed
Wet and Sweet Components:
- 100 g (3.5 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
- 100 g (3.5 ounces) golden syrup
- 2 tablespoons black treacle
- 50 g (1.75 ounces) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 100 g (3.5 ounces) dark chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Crush digestive biscuits into fine crumbs and blend thoroughly with melted butter, ensuring complete integration of ingredients.
- Transfer the buttery biscuit mixture into a lined baking tin, pressing firmly and evenly across the entire base to create a compact foundation.
- Utilize a saucepan on low heat to gently combine golden syrup, black treacle, and brown sugar, stirring continuously until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate vanilla extract into the warm syrup blend, enhancing the depth of flavor.
- Fold chopped nuts into the glossy treacle mixture, distributing them uniformly throughout the liquid.
- Carefully cascade the nut-infused treacle over the prepared biscuit base, spreading with a spatula to achieve an even layer that covers the entire surface.
- Optional: Melt chocolate and artfully drizzle across the top, creating an additional layer of indulgence.
- Transfer the assembled slice to the refrigerator, allowing it to set and solidify for a minimum of 2 hours until it reaches a firm, sliceable texture.
- Once chilled, portion into neat squares and serve chilled for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap digestive biscuits with gluten-free alternatives for a celiac-friendly version.
- Toast nuts beforehand to enhance their natural nutty flavor and create deeper complexity.
- Experiment with different nut combinations like pecans, almonds, and hazelnuts for unique textural experiences.
- Use dairy-free butter or coconut oil for a vegan-friendly adaptation that maintains the rich, indulgent profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg