Millionaire’s Shortbread
Decadent Millionaire’s Shortbread features a crunchy biscuit base, smooth buttery caramel, and rich dark chocolate. Perfect for sharing or enjoying at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g digestive biscuits
- 100g unsalted butter (for the base)
- 397g sweetened condensed milk
- 100g light brown sugar
- 150g dark chocolate
- 50g unsalted butter (for chocolate topping)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a square baking pan.
- Crush the digestive biscuits into fine crumbs. Melt 100g of unsalted butter and mix with the crumbs until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Pop the biscuit base into the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Combine the sweetened condensed milk, light brown sugar, and remaining 100g of unsalted butter in a saucepan. Stir over medium heat until thickened and caramel-colored. Pour over the cooled base.
- Allow the caramel to set at room temperature or refrigerate for quicker cooling.
- Melt the dark chocolate with remaining 50g of unsalted butter until smooth. Pour over the caramel, spreading evenly.
- Chill until the chocolate is set, then cut into pieces and serve.
Notes
Pairs well with coffee or tea. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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