Indulge in the delectable world of Caramel Shortcake, also known as Millionaire's Shortbread. This classic dessert combines layers of buttery shortbread, rich caramel, and velvety chocolate, creating a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our curated collection of Caramel Shortcake recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved treat. From the traditional Scottish version to modern takes featuring exotic ingredients, these recipes cater to diverse tastes and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, let your taste buds savor the magic of Caramel Shortcake.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PERFECTED MILLIONAIRE'S SHORTBREAD RECIPE
A dessert so rich you have to name it Millionaire's Shortbread! Also known as Caramel Squares, this dessert from my childhood has three decadent layers of shortbread, caramel, and chocolate.
Provided by Gemma Stafford
Categories Dessert
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) then butter and line an 8-inch (or 9-inch) square pan. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, using an electric handheld mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the flour and salt and mix until the dough comes together. Press into the pan until leveled.
- Bake for roughly 32-35 minutes or until lightly browned on top. Set aside to cool completely.
- Place the sweetened condensed milk and butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat while whisking constantly.
- Continue to simmer over low heat until the mixture thickens and turns into a light amber color, about 15-20 minutes (See above video). Remember to whisk all the time so the caramel won't stick t the bottom of the pot and burn.
- Pour the thick golden caramel over the cooled shortbread and spread evenly. Allow to fully cool at room temperature for about 2-3 hours.
- Melt the chocolate and pour over the caramel. Smooth until leveled. Allow setting at room temperature for the chocolate to harden and cut into 16 squares using a warm knife. Store any leftovers at room temperature in an airtight container for 5 days.
AUTHENTIC MILLIONAIRE'S SHORTBREAD OR CARAMEL SHORTCAKE (SHORTBREAD WITH CARAMEL AND CHOCOLATE)
A rich Scottish treat with a shortbread base.
Provided by Melanie Andrews
Categories Bread, Cookies & Pastries
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Press the shortbread into an 9" x 11" baking tray.
- Lightly prick with a fork and bake for about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Put the butter, sugar, Golden Syrup and condensed milk in a heavy bottomed pan and heat to bubbling, then simmer, stirring constantly, until thick and golden brown in color (about 30 mins).
- Pour caramel over cooled shortbread, and set aside to cool.
- When the caramel has set, melt the chocolate (I put it in the microwave on "defrost") and spread it evenly over the top of the caramel layer.
- Refrigerate before cutting into slices.
- Store in an airtight tin.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 32 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 13 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 bar, Sodium 106 milligrams sodium, Sugar 30 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat
EASY MILLIONAIRE'S SHORTBREAD
This easy Millionaire's Shortbread Recipe is a classic example of this delicious treat. Whether you know it as Caramel Square, Caramel Slice, Millionaire's Shortcake or Caramel Shortcake, you'll find this recipe simple to make with decadent results!
Provided by Phil & Sonja
Categories Sweet Recipes
Time 4h20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Turn on oven to 180C/350F
- Place a layer of baking paper into a 9-inch square baking tin with some overhang to allow you to lift it out later
- Cream butter and sugar together until sugar is just dissolved.
- Add flour (and salt if using) and mix together to form clumps, using fingertips if necessary
- Tip into the baking tin and press out evenly
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until lightly golden
- Remove and allow to cool
- Melt butter and sugar together in a saucepan over a medium heat
- Add the two tins of condensed milk
- Bring to the boil, stirring constantly and allow to boil for 1-2 minutes
- Turn down to a simmer and continue to stir for 10-15 minutes until the mixture has thickened and darkened
- Tip over the shortbread layer, using the back of a spoon to make the mixture smooth, or shake the tin from side to side
- Allow to cool and set
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 32 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 16 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 107 milligrams sodium, Sugar 22 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams unsaturated fat
CARAMEL SHORTCAKE OR MILLIONAIRE'S SHORTBREAD
Shortbread with a caramel layer topped with chocolate; heaven in a bar. A bit fiddly but well worth the effort. Do not be put off by the list of ingredients as you are making 3 items to become 1 deliciously fattening slice. I usually have a queue of family and workmates waiting for it.
Provided by bevs kitchen
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h
Yield 12 squares, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- BASE (first 3 ingredients):.
- Cream butter and sugar.
- Add the flour and stir to make a mixture that is soft and will go together when squashed.
- Lightly knead and then roll out or place into a deep Swiss roll tin.
- Press into place with the palm of your hand until even.
- Prick all over with a fork.
- Bake in the oven for 25 minutes gas 4.
- Cool in the tin.
- FILLING (middle four ingredients):.
- Place the butter, sugar, syrup, and condensed milk into a pan and bring slowly to a boil.
- Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Once boiling keep on a slow boil stirring all the time for about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Caramel should be thick and golden.
- Allow to cool.
- When cool pour over the biscuit mixture and leave to set.
- TOPPING (last 2 ingredients):.
- Melt the chocolate and butter over a pan of simmering water.
- Spread over top of the caramel layer.
- Cut into squares or fingers once set.
- Do not be put off by the stages; very easy and worth the wait. It looks like you have been in the kitchen and slaving over the cooker for hours. You will get compliments with this one.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 684, Fat 45.7, SaturatedFat 28.7, Cholesterol 98, Sodium 340.8, Carbohydrate 68.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 39.1, Protein 8.4
EASY MILLIONAIRE'S SHORTBREAD
Combine the crunch of a shortbread base with a gooey caramel middle and chocolate topping, and you have millionaire's shortbread - the ultimate sweet treat
Provided by Member recipe by fetchgirl
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat
Time 1h
Yield Makes up to 24 squares
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Lightly grease and line a 20-22cm square or rectangular baking tin with a lip of at least 3cm.
- To make the shortbread, mix 250g plain flour and 75g caster sugar in a bowl. Rub in 175g softened butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Knead the mixture together until it forms a dough, then press into the base of the prepared tin.
- Prick the shortbread lightly with a fork and bake for 20 minutes or until firm to the touch and very lightly browned. Leave to cool in the tin.
- To make the caramel, place 100g butter or margarine, 100g light muscovado sugar and the can of condensed milk in a pan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved. Continually stir with a spatula to make sure no sugar sticks to the bottom of the pan. (This can leave brown specks in the caramel but won't affect the flavour.)
- Turn up the heat to medium high, stirring all the time, and bring to the boil, then lower the heat back to low and stirring continuously, for about 5-10 minutes or until the mixture has thickened slightly. Pour over the shortbread and leave to cool.
- For the topping, melt 200g plain or milk chocolate slowly in a bowl over a pan of hot water. Pour over the cold caramel and leave to set. Cut into squares or bars with a hot knife.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 21 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
MILLIONAIRE'S SHORTBREAD
This is a delicious Millionaire's shortbread recipe! It makes a great dessert or snack that will have your family begging for more. The only problem you are going to have is trying to stop yourself from eating it all!
Provided by Miija Veley
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square pan.
- 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.
- Press dough into the prepared pan. Prick all over with a fork.
- Bake in the preheated oven until set and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Let cool.
- 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.
- Pour caramel over cooled crust and refrigerate until firm to the touch, about 1 hour.
- 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.
- Spread melted chocolate over cooled caramel. Refrigerate until chocolate hardens, about 15 minutes. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 44.8 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 136.5 mg, Sugar 31.6 g
Tips:
- Use a food processor to make the shortbread crust. This will help to create a smooth and even dough.
- Do not overmix the shortbread dough. Overmixing will make the dough tough.
- Chill the shortbread dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help to prevent the dough from spreading too much in the oven.
- Bake the shortbread crust until it is golden brown. This will ensure that it is cooked through and has a nice crispy texture.
- Use a good quality caramel sauce. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the shortbread.
- If you don't have caramel sauce, you can make your own by melting sugar in a saucepan until it turns a deep amber color. Then, add some heavy cream and butter and stir until the sauce is smooth.
- Allow the shortbread to cool completely before cutting it into bars.
Conclusion:
Caramel shortbread, also known as millionaire's shortbread, is a delicious and decadent treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its rich caramel flavor and buttery shortbread crust, this dessert is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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