Five Star Chocolate Bars

Indulge in pure decadence with these Five Star Chocolate Bars, a show-stopping treat featuring three luscious layers of flavor and texture. A buttery, golden biscuit base is topped with a rich, homemade caramel layer and finished with a velvety dark chocolate ganache, generously sprinkled with delicate sea salt flakes for the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Crafted with simple ingredients like sweetened condensed milk, dark brown sugar, and high-quality dark chocolate, this recipe elevates classic chocolate bars to a gourmet delight. With just 25 minutes of prep and minimal effort, these luxurious bars are perfect for special occasions, gifting, or satisfying your sweet tooth. Each bar is a harmonious blend of crunch, creaminess, and indulgent chocolate, making them an irresistible addition to your dessert repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 250 grams Unsalted butter
• 100 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 200 grams All-purpose flour
• 400 grams Sweetened condensed milk
• 100 grams Dark brown sugar
• 300 grams Dark chocolate
• 100 milliliters Heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt flakes

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 9x9 inch (23x23 cm) baking tin with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together 125 grams of butter and 50 grams of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 3

Gradually add the flour to the butter mixture, combining until a dough forms. Press this dough evenly into the prepared tin to create the biscuit base.

Step 4

Bake the base for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly while you prepare the caramel layer.

Step 5

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, 125 grams of butter, and dark brown sugar. Stir constantly until the butter has melted and the mixture thickens into a caramel (this should take about 8-10 minutes).

Step 6

Pour the caramel evenly over the biscuit base, then return the tin to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes. Remove and let it cool completely.

Step 7

To make the chocolate topping, melt the dark chocolate and heavy cream together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler method), stirring until smooth and glossy.

Step 8

Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the caramel layer, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle sea salt flakes on top for added flavor.

Step 9

Refrigerate the tin for at least 2 hours or until fully set. Once firm, remove from the tin and cut into 16 equal bars using a sharp knife.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy your luxurious Five Star Chocolate Bars!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1452.5 grams (1452.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6568

Total Fat 379.60g	487%
Saturated Fat 220.20g	1101%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 811mg	270%
Sodium 1631mg	71%
Total Carbohydrate 748.20g	272%
Dietary Fiber 26.60g	95%
Total Sugars 563.20g
Protein 75.20g	150%

Vitamin D 32IU	160%
Calcium 1490mg	115%
Iron 46mg	254%
Potassium 4001mg	85%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.9%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 44.6%