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PREP: 20 mins

COOK: 0 MINS

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Serves: 16

Spoil yourself with a decadently delicious treat with our Easy Millionaire's Shortbread recipe. With buttery layers of crumbly shortbread, sticky caramel made with our creamy Carnation Condensed Milk and rich dark and white chocolate, these little squares really hit the jackpot! If you like to make your own shortbread, try our Classic Millionaires Shortbread recipe.

Nutrition and allergy information

Each serving typically contains:

Energy

1590kJ

381kcal

19%

Fat

21.3g

30%

Saturates

11.9g

60%

Sugars

34.1g

38%

Salt

0.50g

8%

of an adult's Reference Intake (RI)*

Energy per 100g: 2023kJ/484kcal

Reference Intake of an average adult (8400kJ/2000kcal). Portions should be adjusted for children of different ages.

For allergens, always check the ingredients list of each product used. Recipe contains:

  • Gluten
  • Milk
  • Soya

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PERFECT!I have now made this millionaires shortbread with this recipe about a dozen times and it never fails. Love it!

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Ingredients

Method

Shortbread biscuits, crushed

250g

Unsalted butter, melted

55g

For the Caramel:

Dark brown soft sugar

150g

Unsalted butter

150g

Carnation Condensed Milk

397g

For the topping:

Dark chocolate

200g

White chocolate

55g

You will also need…

20cm brownie tin, lined with baking parchment with extra paper overhanging the edges

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Step 1 of 5

Watch our quick video to see how easy this Millionaires Shortbread recipe really is!

Step 2 of 5

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Add the crushed biscuits to a large mixing bowl and pour over the 55g of melted butter. Mix it together thoroughly until it resembles wet sand and decant into the lined tin. Spread the mix evenly across the base of the tin and press the mixture down firmly (don't forget to get right into the corners!). Pop in the fridge to chill.

If you're in a hurry, you can also put the tin in the freezer to chill and set each layer. Also we've suggested using extra baking parchment to hang over the edges of the tin as you'll be able to lift your finished millionaire's shortbread recipe out with ease!

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Gently heat the sugar and 150g butter in a heavy based, non-stick pan, stirring until melted. Add the condensed milk and bring to a rapid boil, stirring continuously. Cook for around a minute or until the filling has thickened. Pour the caramel over the base, then allow to cool. Once cooled, chill in the fridge or freeze until set.

Step 4 of 5

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Melt the chocolate in separate bowls. Pour the dark chocolate over the caramel and then add spoonfuls of the melted white chocolate. Swirl together with a spoon for a marbled effect that'll ensure your millionaire's shortbread recipe looks as good as it tastes.

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Place back into the fridge to chill until set. Once set, remove from the tin, dip a sharp knife into hot water (this will make it much easier to cut) and then dry it briefly before using it to cut the shortbread into squares.

These scrumptious squares are great to share with friends but if you do have any left over you can keep them for up to two weeks. Simply put in an airtight container and pop it in the fridge.

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Put the crushed biscuits into a bowl with the melted butter. Mix it together thoroughly, then press the mixture into the base of your tin. Chill for ten minutes.

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Mix it together thoroughly, then press the mixture into the base of your tin. Chill for ten minutes.

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Heat the sugar and remaining butter in a heavy based, non-stick pan gently, stirring, until melted.

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Add the condensed milk and bring to a rapid boil, stirring continuously. Cook for a minute or so or until the filling has thickened.

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Pour the caramel over the base. Cool, then chill or freeze until set.

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Melt the chocolate in separate bowls.

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Pour the dark chocolate over the caramel and then add spoonfuls of the melted white chocolate.

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  • Ingredients

    For the base:

    Shortbread biscuits, crushed

    250g

    Unsalted butter, melted

    55g

    For the Caramel:

    Dark brown soft sugar

    150g

    Unsalted butter

    150g

    Carnation Condensed Milk

    397g

    For the topping:

    Dark chocolate

    200g

    White chocolate

    55g

    You will also need…

    20cm brownie tin, lined with baking parchment with extra paper overhanging the edges

  • Method

    Step 1 of 5

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzKESXl_anY

    Watch our quick video to see how easy this Millionaires Shortbread recipe really is!

    Step 2 of 5

    https://youtu.be/GeLgMDOXeP4?

    Add the crushed biscuits to a large mixing bowl and pour over the 55g of melted butter. Mix it together thoroughly until it resembles wet sand and decant into the lined tin. Spread the mix evenly across the base of the tin and press the mixture down firmly (don't forget to get right into the corners!). Pop in the fridge to chill.

    If you're in a hurry, you can also put the tin in the freezer to chill and set each layer. Also we've suggested using extra baking parchment to hang over the edges of the tin as you'll be able to lift your finished millionaire's shortbread recipe out with ease!

    Step 3 of 5

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    Gently heat the sugar and 150g butter in a heavy based, non-stick pan, stirring until melted. Add the condensed milk and bring to a rapid boil, stirring continuously. Cook for around a minute or until the filling has thickened. Pour the caramel over the base, then allow to cool. Once cooled, chill in the fridge or freeze until set.

    Step 4 of 5

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    Melt the chocolate in separate bowls. Pour the dark chocolate over the caramel and then add spoonfuls of the melted white chocolate. Swirl together with a spoon for a marbled effect that'll ensure your millionaire's shortbread recipe looks as good as it tastes.

    Step 5 of 5

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    Place back into the fridge to chill until set. Once set, remove from the tin, dip a sharp knife into hot water (this will make it much easier to cut) and then dry it briefly before using it to cut the shortbread into squares.

    These scrumptious squares are great to share with friends but if you do have any left over you can keep them for up to two weeks. Simply put in an airtight container and pop it in the fridge.

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FAQs

How to thicken caramel for millionaires shortbread? ›

Place the caramel (or dulce de leche or sweetened condensed milk) into a medium pot with the butter, sugar and salt. Heat on medium, stirring often, until the butter has melted. Turn the heat to low and continue to cook, stirring often, for 7-10 minutes until the caramel has thickened and darkened.

Can I use Carnation caramel instead of condensed milk? ›

We don't recommend this as bursting may occur – and besides we've done all the hard work for you with Carnation Caramel – look out for it next to the Condensed Milk in the store. Simply open the can and use the caramel as directed in the recipe.

How to make caramel from condensed milk on the stove without? ›

Place the milk over the boiling water in the double boiler and cover with a lid. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Stirring occasionally, simmer for one-and-a-half to two hours, until the milk becomes thick and reaches the desired caramel color.

Can you boil carnation caramel to make it thicker? ›

Yes technically you can, but it has a much looser consistency so when you try and cut your shortbread into pieces the caramel will ooze out all over the place. Still delicious to eat, but very messy. BUT there is a way around this – you can thicken Carnation caramel by boiling it with caster sugar and butter.

How do you get caramel to harden? ›

Cool: Pour caramels into prepared pan then refrigerate until cooled and hardened. (Best if you refrigerate them overnight, or for several hours.

How do you thicken caramel quickly? ›

For each cup (240 mL) of caramel sauce that you need to thicken, run 1 tbsp (14.7 mL) of cold water into a measuring cup, and slowly stir in 1 tbsp of cornstarch. Pour the cornstarch mixture into your pot caramel sauce, and stir constantly. Keep the sauce on low heat until it begins to thicken.

What happens when you use evaporated milk instead of condensed? ›

For the most part, if you find yourself without condensed milk on hand, you can substitute an equal amount of evaporated milk. The consistency will be the same, but since evaporated milk is unsweetened, you'll need to add sweetener to match the recipe's intended flavor profile or to suit your personal preference.

What is the closest thing to sweetened condensed milk? ›

Because sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk are very similar, evaporated milk can serve as a substitute for condensed milk.

What is an easy substitute for condensed milk? ›

Condensed Milk Substitutes

If you don't have sweetened condensed milk, you can make your own using evaporated milk and sugar, or you can bring 3/4 cup of white sugar, 1/2 cup of water, and 1 1/8 cups of dry powdered milk to a boil and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 20 minutes.

Does boiling a can of condensed milk turn into caramel? ›

This caramel is made by simply boiling the sweetened condensed milk for several hours in the can.

How long does it take to boil condensed milk into caramel? ›

Cover and let simmer for 3 hours, refilling water as needed and turning the can every half hour to prevent scorching. Carefully open can and serve.

Can you use Carnation caramel straight from the tin? ›

CARNATION Caramel is a no-fuss filling for banoffee pie; ready-made, authentic Dulce de Leche caramel that you can spoon straight from the tin. CARNATION Caramel is made with no added colours and contains no artificial flavours or preservatives.

Is Carnation Caramel the same as Dulce de Leche? ›

Carnation Caramel

Caramel is a ready-made authentic Dulce de Leche caramel that is easy to use in baking and as a topping. With no added colours, it makes an ideal no-fuss filling for Banoffee Pie.

What happens if you boil caramel too long? ›

Overheating the mixture

Follow the recipe carefully, and never melt your caramel on your stove's highest setting—it will cause the caramel to scorch and taste burnt. Once it gets a burnt or bitter flavor, it can't be saved.

How do you thicken caramel for a pie? ›

If the caramel is too thin, simmer the caramel on medium heat for 5-10 minutes to thicken it (the caramel will not continue to darken). Keep in mind that the caramel will thicken significantly once cool. Likewise, if the caramel is too thick, thin by stirring a tablespoon or two of heavy cream.

How do you make caramel more liquidy? ›

To thin caramel, just add some cream or water over heat. Melt caramel loaves in the oven. You can also add corn syrup or lemon juice to caramel sauces to prevent them from crystallizing.

What to do if caramel doesn't set? ›

If caramels are too soft, that means the temperature didn't get high enough. Again place the caramel back into a sauce pan with a couple of tablespoons of water and heat to 244°F. If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test with a cold water test.

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