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Millionaire's Shortbread

Millionaire's Shortbread (Caramel Shortbread)

Paula
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.
4.90 from 48 votes
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine British, Scottish
Servings 16 servings

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.

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.

It's super delicious! Enjoy!

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