Millionaire's Shortbread

A simple shortbread crust is topped with condensed milk caramel and milk chocolate in this classic British confection, Millionaire's shortbread.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 364 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 6 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup butter, cut into small pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place chocolate in top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square pan.

Step 3

Sift flour into a bowl. Rub in butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine bread crumbs. Mix in brown sugar and shape dough into a ball.

Step 4

Press dough into the prepared pan. Prick all over with a fork.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until set and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Let cool.

Step 6

Meanwhile, combine condensed milk, butter, and brown sugar in a nonstick saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until caramel comes to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until golden and pulling away from the sides of the pan, 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 7

Pour caramel over cooled crust and refrigerate until firm to the touch, about 1 hour.

Step 8

Spread melted chocolate over cooled caramel. Refrigerate until chocolate hardens, about 15 minutes. Cut into bars.