There is nothing better than your favourite teatime biscuit with a cup of tea, and this incredibly cosy recipe is not only delicious but incredibly easy to make.
Chocolate caramel shortbread, also known as millionaire’s shortbread is made with just six simple ingredients and takes less than an hour to make it from scratch.
This is a staple from my childhood as it is my Mum’s recipe and she would only make it on special occasions such as birthdays or Halloween parties.
It is my favourite dessert and one worth sharing outside of my family as it’s incredibly tasty.
Made with buttery shortbread, and gooey caramel sauce and then topped with a thick layer of dark chocolate on top, this is the ultimate treat that is guaranteed to be loved by both adults and children alike.
Method
Preheat the oven to 180C or Gas Mark 4, then grease and line the base of a square cake tin.
Add the butter, sugar and flour in a mixing bowl and use your fingers to mix until they resemble breadcrumbs.
Pour the shortbread dough into the cake tin and squash down until it is compact and smooth on top.
Place the cake tin in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the top of the shortbread is golden. Remove the shortbread base from the oven and leave to cool as you make the caramel sauce.
Pour the butter, sugar, syrup and condensed milk into a saucepan. Heat it gently on a low heat until the sugar and butter have fully melted,
Bring the mixture to a boil then lower the heat once more and make sure to keep stirring. Let the caramel mixture simmer for six to eight minutes until it has darkened in colour and is very thick.
Once ready, take it off the heat, leave it to cool down while you make the chocolate topping and then pour it over the shortbread.
Be careful when making caramel as heated sugar is very hot and can hurt badly if it gets on your skin.
Making caramel for the first time can be intimidating as it takes a little while to form but keep it on a low heat, stir it at all times and you will eventually get a lovely caramel in no time.
To make the chocolate topping, place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water until it has fully melted. Once the chocolate has fully melted, leave it to cool for a few minutes and then spread on top of the caramel.
If you wish, you can decorate the top of the chocolate while it is still melted with sprinkles or any other cupcake topping.
Once you have assembled the shortbread, place it in the fridge and leave it to chill for an hour or two until it has set – you can also leave it out on a kitchen counter for it to set overnight.
When it is ready, use a sharp knife to cut it into pieces and your tasty homemade millionaire shortbread is now ready to serve.
