Millionaires Shortbread
Take a journey, with Millionaires Shortbread. Savor the exquisite medley of textures it offers. Starting with a buttery shortbread base you'll be enchanted as it gives way to a thick layer of golden caramel infused with the flavors of slow-cooked sugar and butter. To top it all off there's a milk chocolate coating that's beautifully adorned with streaks of chocolate. This treat isn't a dessert; it's an escapade that guarantees moments of pure and unadulterated bliss. Each square promises to turn any day into a celebration of opulence and taste.
16 Servings
Ingredients
Shortbread Ingredients:
- 200 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams caster sugar
- 275 grams plain flour
Caramel Ingredients:
- 200 grams unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons caster sugar
- 4 tablespoons golden syrup
- 397 grams condensed milk one tin
Decoration:
- 200 grams milk chocolate
- 100 grams white chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C (160C Fan). Prepare a 9x9 inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper.
For the Shortbread:
- Using a mixer blend together 200 grams of butter and 100 grams of caster sugar until the mixture is smooth.
- Gradually incorporate 275 grams of flour into the mixture until you achieve a crumbly dough consistency.
- Press the dough into the baking pan and bake for approximately 20 to 25 minutes or until it turns a pale golden color. Allow it to cool completely.
For the Caramel:
- In a saucepan melt 200 grams of butter along, with 3 tablespoons of caster sugar, 4 tablespoons of syrup and 397 grams of condensed milk. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Increase the heat. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes while stirring continuously until it thickens and develops a hue.
- Pour this caramel sauce over the cooled shortbread base and refrigerate for one hour to allow it to set.
For Decoration:
- Melt Milk Chocolate: Take 200 grams of milk chocolate. Melt it. Pour this melted chocolate evenly over the caramel layer.
- Melt White Chocolate: Melt another portion weighing around 100 grams of chocolate. Drizzle this melted chocolate in a pattern over the milk chocolate layer using a skewer or toothpick to create swirls.
- Place in the refrigerator for two hours. Until both layers have firmly set due, to cooling down sufficiently.
To Serve:
- Fully set, cut your Millionaires Shortbread into bars or squares according to your preference. Enjoy this homemade treat!
Notes
Imagine a world where everyone regardless of their restrictions can savor the taste of the classic Millionaires Shortbread. Our gluten-free version brings this dream to life. Start by using a gluten-free flour blend, for the shortbread base that closely mimics the qualities of traditional wheat flour resulting in that beloved crumbly texture. While blending the butter and sugar let the mixer work its magic creating a haven of gluten-free goodness that doesn't compromise on flavor. As for the caramel and chocolate layers they are naturally gluten-free and remain just as indulgent, as ever.