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millionaire’s shortbread

Millionaire’s Shortbread

Shilpa
Distinct layers of buttery bliss, rich caramel, and intense chocolate make this millionaire’s shortbread an indulgent experience.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling time 2 hours
Course Dessert
Servings 24 bars

Ingredients
  

Shortbread layer

  • 140 g Butter (room temperature, unsalted) ⅔ cup
  • 70 g Sugar ⅜ cup
  • 227 g All-purpose Flour 1¾ cups
  • ¼ tsp salt

Caramel Layer

  • 275 g Condensed Milk 1 cup
  • 12 g Sugar 1 tbsp
  • 60 g Honey 3 tbsp
  • 113 g Butter (unsalted) ½ cup
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Chocolate layer

  • 180 g Dark chocolate 1¼ cups
  • 90 g White Chocolate (optional) optional 2/3 cup

Instructions
 

Prep

  • Preheat oven to 180℃/350℉ and line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.

Shortbread Layer

  • Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy with the help of a whisk or mixer(stand/hand). Sift in the flour and salt and mix until just combined.
  • Transfer to your prepared pan and press into an even layer then bake at 180℃/350℉ for about 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden.

Caramel Layer

  • Combine the butter, sugar, salt, sweetened condensed milk, and honey in a medium-sized saucepan.
  • Place over medium heat and mix with a whisk or spatula until melted and combined then continue mixing over the heat while the caramel bubbles and darkens to a richer colour. Once it’s ready you'll see it starts to thicken and pull away from the edge, 5-6 minutes, your caramel is ready.
  • Remove from heat and add vanilla extract. Mix till combined.
  • Pour onto the shortbread base, smooth to the edges creating a flat layer. Chill in the fridge for about 200 minutes so the caramel sets.

Chocolate Layer

  • Chop the dark and white chocolate and melt either in a double boiler or microwave separately. Pour the dark chocolate over the caramel and smooth into an even layer.
  • Pour melted white chocolate randomly and swirl with a skewer or toothpick for a marble effect.
  • Chill for a few hours before cutting and serving.

Notes

Notes:
  • line your baking dish and leave an overhang so it's easy to remove.
  • Use room-temperature butter for making shortbread to ensure proper mixing and binding.
  • When making the caramel make sure to stir it constantly so it doesn't burn on the bottom. If still sticks to the bottom lower the heat.
  • Chill the caramel layer before adding the chocolate to ensure there is no mixing and we get even layers.
  • Chilled millionaire’s shortbread is easy to cut.
Keyword caramel, chocolate, eggless, indulgent, shortbread, vegetarian