Houidini Bars
Treat yourself to the ultimate indulgence with these decadent Houidini Bars—a triple-layered dessert sensation that’s as magical as its name suggests. Featuring a buttery shortbread crust, a rich homemade caramel layer, and a silky chocolate ganache topping, these bars are the perfect balance of textures and flavors. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these sweet-and-salty delights come together effortlessly, making them an irresistible crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Whether served at parties, shared as gifts, or enjoyed as a well-deserved treat, Houidini Bars are guaranteed to wow with their melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Perfect for caramel and chocolate lovers, this recipe is your ticket to dessert bliss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup light corn syrup
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 0.5 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Gradually add 2 cups of all-purpose flour, mixing until a crumbly dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Prick it all over with a fork to prevent puffing during baking.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool while preparing the caramel layer.
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, 0.5 cups of brown sugar, 0.25 cups of light corn syrup, 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, and 0.25 teaspoons of salt.
Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and turns a deep caramel color (about 10–12 minutes). Remove it from the heat.
Pour the caramel mixture evenly over the cooled crust, spreading it with a spatula. Let it set for about 10 minutes.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1.5 cups of semisweet chocolate chips and 0.5 cups of heavy cream. Heat in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
Pour the chocolate ganache over the caramel layer, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
Once set, lift the bars out of the baking dish using the parchment paper overhang. Slice into 12 squares or bars before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5884 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 268.9 g | 345% | |
| Saturated Fat | 162.2 g | 811% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 503 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 1183 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 831.1 g | 302% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.5 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 623.7 g | ||
| Protein | 81.0 g | 162% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1485 mg | 114% | |
| Iron | 24.4 mg | 136% | |
| Potassium | 3060 mg | 65% | |
*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.
