Description
This recipe features the classic Millionaire’s Shortbread, a decadent dessert consisting of a buttery shortbread base, a rich, golden caramel layer, and a smooth chocolate topping. Perfectly balanced between sweet and buttery, this treat is ideal for special occasions or a luxurious everyday snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 recipe shortbread (see recipe card)
- 6 oz butter (1 1/2 sticks)
- ¾ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons Lyle’s Golden Syrup (optional, available in British or specialty shops)
- 7 oz condensed milk (½ of a 14 oz can)
- 8 oz good quality dark or milk chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350º F (170º C) to prepare for baking the shortbread layer.
- Prepare the shortbread dough according to your recipe. Spread it evenly in your baking pan and lightly prick the surface with a fork to prevent bubbling. Bake for about 20 minutes until just golden. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, combine butter, sugar, Lyle’s Golden Syrup, and condensed milk. Heat the mixture until it comes to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Continue simmering until the caramel thickens and turns a golden brown shade. For accuracy, use a candy thermometer to reach the soft ball stage (235-240ºF or 113-115ºC). If you don’t have a thermometer, drop a bit of caramel into cold water; when it forms a soft ball, it’s ready.
- Pour the hot caramel evenly over the cooled shortbread base. Set aside and allow it to cool and set completely at room temperature.
- Melt the chocolate gently, ideally in the microwave on defrost power to avoid burning. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the set caramel layer.
- Refrigerate the assembled bars until the chocolate topping is firm. Once chilled, cut into slices. Store the bars in an airtight tin or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Millionaires Shortbread Bars, dessert, baking, chocolate, caramel, shortbread