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Millionaire's Shortbread (Caramel Shortbread)
Millionaire’s shortbread is a true crowd-pleaser and is often served as a dessert or a sweet snack with coffee or tea. This indulgent treat features three delicious layers: a buttery shortbread crust, a rich and creamy caramel filling, and a layer of smooth chocolate on top.
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
British , Scottish
Ingredients
Base:
- 150 g butter
- 225 g flour
- a pinch of salt
- 50 g sugar
Caramel Cream:
- 200 g butter
- 400 ml condensed milk
- 2 tbsp agave syrup or agave syrup substitute (see above for details)
Chocolate Glaze:
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 50 g butter
- 2 tbsp milk
- 40 g white chocolate
Instructions
Base:
- Preheat the oven to medium-low (160 °C/ 320 °F) and line a small, 20/20cm (7.5/7.5 inch) square baking tray with parchment paper.
- Mix the flour with the cold butter, salt, and sugar until you get a sandy dough. Pour the mixture into the pan and level it with a spoon, pressing down firmly.
- Pierce the dough in places with a fork to avoid it puffing up when it bakes. Bake for 30-35 minutes until it has a nice, slightly golden color. Remove from the oven and leave to cool.
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The caramel cream:
- In a small, thick-bottomed saucepan, heat the condensed milk, butter, and agave syrup over a medium heat. Leave the mixture on medium to low heat for 15-20 minutes once it has come to the boil. It should have the color and consistency of caramel. Stir occasionally to avoid burning the cream. Pour the caramel over the base and leave to cool for at least an hour.
The chocolate glaze:
- Melt the dark chocolate over low heat and mix with the butter and milk, then pour it over the caramel layer. Level it nicely with a spatula and leave to cool.
- Melt the white chocolate in a bain-marie and decorate the cake as desired. Chill until the next day so it has enough time to set.