Dessertscountryliving
Millionaires' Shortbread
Three layers of rich goodness—buttery shortbread, gooey caramel, and a thick layer of dark chocolate—make up this well-heeled dessert.
👥 32 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 3h 25m👤 Torie Cox📖 countryliving
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- pan
- oven
- saucepan
- bowl
- spatula
- microwave
📝 Preparation Steps
1
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on long sides. Lightly grease foil.
2
2. Beat confectioners’ sugar and 3/4 cup butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 1 to ⏱️ 2 minutes. Reduce mixer speed to low and beat in almonds, flour, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt just until combined. Press on bottom of prepared pan. Bake until golden brown, 25 to ⏱️ 28 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
3
3. Combine condensed milk, brown sugar, honey, 1/2 cup cream, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 cup butter in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reaches 236°F, 24 to ⏱️ 26 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Immediately pour caramel over shortbread. Let stand at room temperature until set, 1 to 11/⏱️ 2 hours.
4
4. Microwave chocolate and remaining 1/4 cup cream in a bowl ⏱️ 30 seconds; stir. Continue to microwave and stir in 10-second intervals until melted. Pour melted chocolate over caramel and spread with an offset spatula. Sprinkle with sea salt. Freeze until set, 15 to ⏱️ 20 minutes. Use foil overhangs to lift bars from pan. Cut into 32 squares. Store, refrigerated, in an airtight container up to 1 week.
Reviews & Ratings
Share your thoughts and feedback about this recipe
Write a Review
Community Feedback0 Reviews
Loading reviews...