Millionaire's Shortbread
Indulge in the decadent layers of this delightful treat - a buttery shortbread base, a luscious caramel filling, and a rich dark chocolate topping make for a perfect combination of flavors and textures. The process of creating these bars is a mindful journey from mixing and baking the shortbread to simmering and pouring the caramel, finishing with a smooth layer of melted chocolate. Every bite is a harmonious blend of sweetness and richness that is sure to please your taste buds and impress your guests.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 225g/8oz plain flour
- 175g/6oz unsalted butter
- 75g/2¾oz caster sugar
- 150g/5oz butter
- 1 x 379g can condensed milk
- 100g/3½oz golden syrup
- 350g/12oz dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 150C/300F/Gas 2. Line a 23cm/9in square cake tin with baking parchment.
- Combine the flour and butter cubes in a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. (Alternatively, you can rub the butter in by hand.) Add in the caster sugar and pulse again until combined.
- Tip the mixture into the lined cake tin and spread it out evenly with the back of a spoon. Then press the shortbread down firmly with your knuckles so that it is tightly packed in the tin. Bake the shortbread for 30 minutes or until very light golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, for the topping, heat the butter, condensed milk and golden syrup in a saucepan, stirring occasionally until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Increase the heat and bring the mixture to the boil, stirring frequently. The caramel will thicken and turn golden-brown. Set aside to cool slightly, then pour over the cooled shortbread. Allow to cool completely.
- Melt the chocolate in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water (ensure that the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water), stirring occasionally.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the caramel and set aside until the chocolate has cooled completely. Cut into squares and serve.
Cook Time
1H
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Makes 20 pieces
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