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Millionaire Shortbread
Three simple but indulgent layers make this Millionaire Shortbread recipe a winner every time. Just 8 every day ingredients magically turn into a crispy shortbread base, soft and chewy caramel centre and a rich and thick layer of chocolate ganache.
👥 16 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 4h 15m⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 55 min👤 The Recipe Critic📖 therecipecritic
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●oven
- ●bowl
- ●saucepan
- ●microwave
📝 Preparation Steps
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FOR THE SHORTBREAD
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prep
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8-inch square baking tin with baking paper.
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beat
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Beat together ½ cup softened unsalted butter, and ¼ cup superfine sugar until light and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
½ cup softened unsalted butter (1 stick)unsalted butter (¾ stick)3 ounces
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press
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Add 1 cup all-purpose flour, beating on low just until it starts forming small clumps. Scatter it into the prepared tin, then press it down lightly so there are no gaps. Bake for ⏱️ 25 minutes.
all-purpose flour1 cup
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FOR THE CARAMEL FILLING
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heat
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Combine 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, ½ cup packed brown sugar, and 3 ounces unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir for ⏱️ 6-7 minutes until the mixture is smooth and thickened slightly.
sweetened condensed milk1 (14-ounce) can½ cup softened unsalted butter (1 stick)unsalted butter (¾ stick)3 ounces
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pour
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Stir in ½ teaspoon salt, then pour the caramel over the shortbread base.
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bake
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Bake for another ⏱️ 20 minutes. Let it cool for ⏱️ 30-40 minutes at room temperature before transferring to the fridge.
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FOR THE CHOCOLATE GANACHE
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place
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Once the caramel is cool to the touch, place 1 ½ cups finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate in a medium heat-proof bowl and set aside.
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heat
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In a small saucepan, heat ⅓ cup heavy cream over low heat, swirling every so often, just until it starts to bubble.
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melt
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Pour the cream over the chocolate and give the bowl a gentle shake to settle the chocolate under the cream. Leave for ⏱️ 1 minute to soften, then stir to combine. If it's not all melting together, give it a zap in the microwave for ⏱️ 20 seconds on half power, no more.
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pour
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Pour the chocolate over the caramel and level out, then chill for at least ⏱️ 1-2 hours or overnight before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts
calories
347 kcal
fat Content
20 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
29 g
sodium Content
111 mg
protein Content
4 g
trans Fat Content
0.4 g
cholesterol Content
42 mg
carbohydrate Content
38 g
saturated Fat Content
13 g
unsaturated Fat Content
7 g
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