Easy Millionaire's Shortbread
Deliciously buttery and melt-in-your-mouth shortbread topped with a generous layer of soft, gooey caramel, and a layer of milk chocolate. These bars are absolutely irresistible!
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 445kcal
Ingredients
For the Shortbread
- 2 cups (250g) plain/all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (65g) cornflour/cornstarch
- ¾ cup (150g) caster/granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter softened and cubed
For the Caramel
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter cubed
- ¾ cup (150g) light brown sugar
- 1 can (14oz/397g) sweetened condensed milk
For the Topping
- 1 ¼ cups (220g) milk chocolate coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup (60ml) double/heavy cream
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
For the Shortbread
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornflour, and sugar.
- Add the butter and, using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingertips, work it into the mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until very lightly browned on top.
- Once baked, set aside to cool whilst preparing the caramel.
For the Caramel
- Add the butter and sugar to a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir until melted and combined.
- Add the condensed milk and bring to the boil, stirring continuously.
- Cook until the mixture turns a rich caramel colour, has thickened, and is pulling away from the sides - about 5 - 6 minutes.
- TIP: If using a candy thermometer, cook until the caramel reaches 107C / 225F.
- Pour the caramel over the shortbread layer, and leave to set completely in the fridge.
For the Topping
- Add the chocolate and cream to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 20 second intervals, stirring after each one, until melted and smooth.
- Pour over the caramel layer and spread out evenly. If desired, sprinkle with sea salt.
- Refrigerate until the chocolate has set completely before slicing into bars.
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Notes
Millionaire's shortbread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 1 week.
They also freeze well, wrapped individually, for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 168mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g