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Millionaire’s Shortbread

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 135 minutes
  • Yield: 16 squares 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A decadent dessert with layers of buttery shortbread, luscious caramel, and rich chocolate, creating a symphony of flavors.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your square baking pan.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  3. Gradually add the flour and cornstarch, mixing until crumbly.
  4. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan and bake for 20 minutes.
  5. Combine sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, and additional butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  6. Cook while stirring until it thickens and turns a caramel color.
  7. Pour the caramel mixture over the baked crust and let it cool completely.
  8. Heat chocolate chips and heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth.
  9. Spread the chocolate over the cooled caramel layer and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  10. Cut into squares and serve at room temperature.

Notes

Make-ahead tips: Prepare one or two days in advance. Store in an airtight container.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg