Chocolate caramel shortbread, otherwise known as a recipe for millionaires shortbread. This easy recipe for millionaires shortbread is also a great way to use up a can of carnation condensed milk which may be lurking in your cupboard. This is probably my husbands favourite sweet treat. It does not last long in my house, and are tempting for those who are on a diet. However, as a treat every now and again, they are simply delicious!
CHOCOLATE CARAMEL SHORTBREAD RECIPE Ingredients
• 190g plain flour
• 120g cold butter in cubes
• 60g caster sugar
• 150g butter
• 4 heaped tablespoons of golden syrup
• 1 x 397g tin of condensed milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 300g good quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
• 3tsp vegetable oil
Pre-Heat oven to 200 degrees centigrade.
Line an 8″ square baking tray or use a disposable 8″ tray like I do!
CHOCOLATE CARAMEL SHORTBREAD RECIPE method
In a food processor place the sugar, 120g of butter and the plain flour and blitz in a food processor until it resembles breadcrumbs. Place into the prepared tray and press firmly down, especially into the corners and sides. Then place into the oven for around 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Take out of the oven and place into the fridge.
Whilst the base is cooling, place into a heavy based saucepan, the condensed milk, the vanilla extract, golden syrup and 150g butter. Stir and simmer for about 10-15 minutes until it turns into a dark caramel. Do not leave the stove, keep stirring and be patient. Once it has turned thicker, place onto the biscuit base, then place back into the fridge for around about an hour, so that it sets. This could take about an hour.
When the caramel has set you can then melt the chocolate, I usually place a bowl over a saucepan of boiling water on the stove. Break up the chocolate in the bowl and add the vegetable oil, keep stirring until it is glossy and smooth. BEWARE, do not let the hot water touch the bottom of the bowl as this will make the chocolate go grainy. Once smooth pour on top of the caramel. Allow to cool and then once chilled a bit further, cut into slices.