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Chocolate Dulce de Leche Bars

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Chocolate Dulce de Leche Bars

Chocolate Dulce de Leche Bars

amanda

Equipment

  • - Stand mixer with paddle attachment: For efficient mixing of ingredients such as dough or batter.

  • - Silicone spatula: Versatile tool for folding, scraping, and handling mixtures without damaging surfaces.

  • - Parchment paper sheets: Used for lining baking pans to ensure easy removal and maintain hygiene.

Ingredients

  • 1 stick unsalted butter, softened

  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1 cup dulce de leche

  • 4 large egg yolks

  • 5 ounces 60%-cacao bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (preferably in a food processor)

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle. Butter a shallow 9- to 9 1/2-inch square baking pan (1 to 1 1/2 inches deep). Line bottom and 2 sides with parchment paper, leaving an overhang. Butter parchment.
2

Instruction 2

Blend together butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt in a bowl with a fork. Sift in flour and blend with fork until a soft dough forms.
3

Instruction 3

Spread dough evenly in baking pan using an offset spatula or back of a spoon, then prick all over with fork.
4

Instruction 4

Bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes, then cool completely in pan on a rack, about 30 minutes.
5

Instruction 5

Bring cream and dulce de leche to a simmer in a small heavy saucepan, stirring with a wooden spoon until dulce de leche has dissolved.
6

Instruction 6

Whisk together yolks in a bowl, then slowly whisk in hot cream mixture. Return to pan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until pan is visible in tracks of spoon and mixture registers 170°F on an instant-read thermometer. Remove from heat and whisk in chocolate until melted.
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Instruction 7

Pour chocolate mixture over cooled shortbread and chill, uncovered, until cold and set, about 2 hours.
8

Instruction 8

Run a small knife around edges to loosen, then transfer to a cutting board using parchment. Cut with a hot clean knife (dip in hot water and wipe clean between cuts) into 24 bars. Chill until ready to serve.
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