Sufra Dayma:

Chocolate Maple Slice

By Moushira Abdel-Malek

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Makes 16 pieces

Ingredients:

250 gms Scotch Finger Biscuits

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/2 cup brown sugar

400 gms canned sweetened condensed milk

300 gms dark cooking chocolate (chopped)

1/2 cup pouring cream

250 gms butter

Method:

Grease a 5 cm deep, 20 cm X 30 cm (base) dish or pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, allowing a 2 cm overhang at both long ends. Place biscuits, in a single layer, in pan to cover base; (break to fit, if necessary). Process remaining biscuits to fine crumbs. Combine maple syrup, sugar, butter and condensed milk in a heavy-based, non-stick saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally, over low heat for 5-10 minutes, or until butter melts. Increase heat to medium. Cook, stirring for a few minutes or until mixture thickens. Stir in crushed biscuits. Pour mixture over biscuit base. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until just set. Place chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, for 1 1/ 2 minutes or until almost melted. Stir until smooth. Spread chocolate mixture over chilled slice. Refrigerae until firm. Cut into fingers and serve.

N.B.: All ingredients are available in super and hyper markets.