Description
Millionaire shortbread delights dessert enthusiasts with its rich layers of buttery crust, creamy caramel, and smooth chocolate. Refined Scottish treat promises indulgent moments for chocolate and caramel lovers seeking pure bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (4 sticks or 454 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (255 g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz or 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 4 tbsps golden syrup (or light corn syrup)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter (optional, for smoother texture)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare Shortbread Base: Press the shortbread mixture evenly into a lined rectangular pan, using gentle pressure to create a smooth surface. Puncture the dough with a fork to prevent uneven rising during baking.
- Bake and Cool Foundation: Bake the shortbread in a preheated oven until edges turn a light amber color, signaling perfect doneness. Allow the base to cool completely, establishing a sturdy foundation for subsequent layers.
- Create Caramel Layer: Slowly melt butter and sugar, stirring continuously to prevent scorching. Cook until the mixture transforms into a deep amber liquid with a glossy, smooth consistency. Pour the warm caramel over the cooled shortbread, spreading evenly across the entire surface.
- Chocolate Topping: Utilize a double-boiler method to melt chocolate, maintaining a smooth, glossy texture. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the caramel layer, creating an elegant marbled pattern. Use a spatula to swirl if desired.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled dessert to set layers completely. Once firm, lift the dessert from the pan using parchment paper edges. Slice into precise, uniform squares with a sharp knife, cleaning the blade between cuts to ensure clean edges.
Notes
- Prevent Shortbread Crumbling: Ensure shortbread base is well-pressed and compact to maintain structural integrity and avoid crumbly texture.
- Control Caramel Consistency: Stir sugar and butter slowly and continuously to achieve perfect amber color without burning, preventing grainy or separated caramel.
- Chocolate Melting Technique: Use double-boiler method to melt chocolate gently, avoiding direct heat that can cause scorching or seizing.
- Chilling for Perfect Layers: Refrigerate dessert completely between each layer to help set and create clean, defined segments when cutting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 41 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 48 mg