Caramel walnut slice

Ingredients

  • 125g softened unsalted butter
  • 2 tbs pure icing sugar, sifted
  • 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour, sifted, plus 2 tbs extra
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/4 firmly packed cup (310g) brown sugar
  • 2 cups (200g) walnuts, toasted
  • 1 cup (90g) desiccated coconut
  • 2 tbs honey
  • Cocoa, to dust

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180C. Line the base and sides of a 20cm square pan with baking paper, leaving plenty overhanging the sides.

  2. Whiz butter, icing sugar and 1 cup (150g) flour in a food processor until a soft dough forms. Press dough into the base of the pan, then bake for 15-20 minutes until light golden.

  3. Meanwhile, beat eggs and brown sugar for 3 minutes or until thick and pale. Roughly chop half the walnuts and add to egg mixture with coconut, 1/4 tsp salt and remaining 2 tbs flour. Stir to combine. Spread mixture over pastry, then return to oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until light golden and top is set.

  4. Meanwhile, melt honey in a small frypan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then add remaining 1 cup (100g) walnuts. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until caramelised. Transfer to a baking paper-lined baking tray to set, then break into shards.

  5. Serve slice topped with caramelised walnut and cocoa.