Caramel Shortcake Or Millionaires Shortbread Recipes

AUTHENTIC MILLIONAIRE'S SHORTBREAD OR CARAMEL SHORTCAKE (SHORTBREAD WITH CARAMEL AND CHOCOLATE)

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.

CARAMEL SHORTBREAD SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).
• In a medium bowl, mix together 2/3 cup butter, white sugar, and flour until evenly crumbly. Press into a 9 inch square baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes.
• In a 2 quart saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Bring to a boil. Continue to boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon for about 3 minutes. Pour over baked crust (warm or cool). Cool until it begins to firm.
• Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute, then stir and continue to heat and stir at 20 second intervals until chocolate is melted and smooth. Pour chocolate over the caramel layer and spread evenly to cover completely. Chill. Cut into 1 inch squares. These need to be small because they are so rich.

MILLIONAIRE'S SHORTBREAD

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.

CARAMEL SHORTCAKE OR MILLIONAIRE'S SHORTBREAD

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.