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Millionaire Shortbread in squares on baking paper

Millionaire Shortbread

Safira
Millionaire Shortbread is great for many reasons - the homemade shortbread base, the creamy soft caramel centre and the delicious chocolate topping.They also happen to be easy to transport, make a great tea time (or any time) snack. They are basically a home made Twix bar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Fridge 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Course Baking, Baking/Dessert, Traybake
Cuisine british
Servings 25 slices
Calories 274 kcal

Ingredients
  

Shortbread

  • 190 g Unsalted Butter
  • 250 g Plain Flour
  • 80 g Caster Sugar

Caramel

  • 150 g Butter
  • 2 ½ tbsp Caster Sugar
  • 4 ½ tbsp Golden Syrup
  • 397 g Condensed Milk

Chocolate

  • 300 g Milk Chocolate or a mix od milk and dark

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to gas 2./150 C. Line a 23cm tin with baking paper.
  • Shortbread - Rub the Butter and Flour together until it forms breadcrumbs - You can do this by hand or in a food processor.  Add in the Sugar till combined. Press into the lined tin and spread using the back of a spoon. Bake for 30 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • For the Caramel - Heat the Butter, Sugar, Condensed Milk and Golden Syrup in a pan until the mixture is smooth. Then bring the Caramel to a boil until it thickens stirring regularly. Remove from heat once golden brown and pout over the Shortbread. Allow to cool slightly before placing  in the fridge.
  • Chocolate - Break the chocolate into a bowl and set it over a pan of simmering water. Stir occasionally till melted.
  • Assembly - Pour the chocolate over the caramel and place back in the fridge till it has cooled completely.
  • Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

How to stop the Chocolate from cracking

To slice, use a large sharp knife and keep some boiled water in a cup next to you. Dip the knife into the water before cutting. Score lightly and then cut straight through.
Alternatively heat the knife slightly before cutting.
Or add a drop of Oil to the Chocolate and stir it in before adding it to the Caramel.

Trouble Shooting

Caramel too runny

Using low fat condensed milk won't work here and it will make the Caramel very runny!
The other reason could be because the Caramel wasn't cooked out for long enough.
In both cases, keep the Millionaire Shortbread in the fridge!

Caramel is too thick

This usually happens when the Caramel is cooked too long.
In this case, it is best to keep the shortbread at room temperature.

Storage

These keep well in an airtight container for 5 days. You can keep them in the fridge if it is really hot otherwise room temperature is best.

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 66mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 382IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Billionare Shortbread, Caramel slice, Indian Shortbread, Millionaire Shortbread
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