Luscious And Rich Millionaire's Shortbread
Be aware! This desert is incredibly rich and heavy. It is a fail-proof combination of crunchy biscuit base, chewy caramel and smooth chocolate. It's everything desert dreams are made of.
I wouldn't ever even think of preparing the Millionaire's Shortbread if it wasn't for Mr.Boyfriend. Few weeks ago, while having breakfast together, he said that he'll love eat some Millionaire's Shortbread and asked could I possible make some. I said Yes! of course, among other reasons because this is the first time ever that he'll ask me to cook something specific. In that sense Mr.Boyfriend is the perfect human being - he'll eat anything and will never ask for a specific food to be cooked. And he'll always say that it was delicious and amazing and really good meal. So, when he asked for a specific desert, I was all in to make it for him.
I must mention that this is a fairly time consuming desert. It takes around hour and a half to be prepared and then it needs at least another hour to chill. So, plenty of time. But the results are godly!
Shortbread Base: Ingredients:
- 230 g butter, softened
- 110 g caster sugar
- 230 all-purpose flour
- 110 g corn flour
Shortbread Base: How-To:
- Cream together sugar and butter. Whisk until they form a light, fluffy mixture.
- Sift in the two flours. Beat until it forms a smooth paste.
- Line a tray with baking paper and put the batter in it. Level.
- Chill for 20 minutes, then bake for 20 minutes at 170C, and let rest for 20 more minutes.
- While the base is resting, prepare the caramel.
Caramel Layer: Ingredients:
- 115 g butter
- 120 g brown sugar
- 4 tbsp golden syruo
- 2 cans of condensed milk (794 g overall amount)
- sea salt
- lemon juice
Caramel Layer: How-To:
- Add all of the ingredients but the sea salt and the lemon juice, in a heavy based pan.
- Cook on low heat until the sugar and the butter are dissolved.
- Stir in the sea salt and stir until the mixture turns brown.
- Let it boil for 5 minutes, add the lemon juice if it looks like it's starting to get burned.
- Pour over the base, level and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Let sit in fridge for 1 hour, until set.
Chocolate Topping: Ingredients:
- 300 g chocolate, good quality cooking one
Chocolate Topping: How-To:
- Melt the chocolate in a water bath.
- Pour over the caramel and leave in the fridge for 30 minutes or more.
- When the chocolate is set, cut in small, bite-sized pieces and enjoy!
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