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Millionaire Shortbread
The ultimate sweet confection, this luxurious Millionaire Shortbread features rich and buttery Scottish shortbread followed by a layer of caramel and chocolate. It's phenomenally delicious!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 387 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
British , Scottish
Ingredients
- 1 batch Homemade Scottish Shortbread (click link for recipe), fully cooled
- 14 ounce Can of Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Lyle's Golden Syrup (corn syrup does NOT have the same flavor)
- homemade golden syrup (click link for recipe - it's super easy to make!)
- pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon quality pure vanilla extract
- 8 ounces quality dark or milk chocolate (your choice) , chopped
Instructions
- Depending on how thick you want your shortbread layer, use an 8x8 or 9x9 inch square pan for the Homemade Scottish Shortbread.
- Place the sweetened condensed milk, butter, brown sugar, golden syrup and salt in a medium saucepan and heat over medium until melted, stirring regularly. Continue to simmer until the mixture has thickened and is golden, 5-6 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. When you run a spoon down the middle it should leave an empty trail along the saucepan. For accuracy we recommend using a candy or instant read thermometer. The caramel mixture is done when the thermometer reaches 225 degrees F. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the prepared Scottish shortbread and use a spoon to evenly smooth it out. Let it cool completely.
- Heat the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl until melted, stirring occasionally. Pour the chocolate over the firmed up caramel and smooth it evenly. Place it in the fridge to cool completely. *You can store it in the fridge but it is best served at room temperature.
- Cut the Millionaire's Shortbread into squares (it's easiest at room temperature).
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1square
Calories
387kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
188mg
(8%)
Potassium
214mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
600IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
0.7mg
(1%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
2.5mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1square | |
| Calories | 387kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 188mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 600IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.