Ingredients
- 200g/7oz plain flour
- 100g/4oz caster sugar
- 200g/7oz butter
- 397g/14oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 200g/7oz demerara sugar
- 200g/7oz dark chocolate
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.
- Put the flour, caster sugar and butter into a food processor and whizz until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Alternatively, rub the butter into the flour and sugar with your fingertips.
- Tip the mixture into a greased 23cm/9in square tin and press down with the back of a spoon. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the shortbread is a light golden colour.
- Meanwhile, pour the condensed milk into a saucepan and add the demerara sugar. Stir over a low heat for 10 minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is thick and golden.
- Remove the tin from the oven and pour the caramel over the shortbread. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pan of simmering water. Once melted, pour over the caramel and spread evenly.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before cutting into 12 pieces.
Interesting Facts
- Millionaire's Shortbread is a classic British dessert that is a favorite among all ages.
- The combination of the buttery shortbread, the sweet caramel, and the rich chocolate makes this an irresistible treat.
- The name of this dessert comes from the fact that it is so rich and decadent that only a millionaire could afford it.
