Millionaires Shortbread: Easy Caramel Recipe Without Condensed Milk (Carnation!)

Indulge in the divine combination of buttery shortbread, rich caramel, and smooth chocolate with this millionaires shortbread recipe. Forget the condensed milk, as we're using Carnation caramel to add a unique, delicious twist to this classic treat. Let's dive into this scrumptious venture, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

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Millionaires shortbread is a luscious three-layered confection, balancing soft, chewy caramel, crumbly shortbread, and velvety chocolate. This recipe ensures a perfect ratio of each layer, creating a harmonious symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more. So, let's roll up our sleeves and get started!

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Preparing the Shortbread Base

Begin your millionaires shortbread journey with a delightful shortbread base. This crisp, buttery layer forms the foundation of your indulgent treat, so it's essential to get it right. With just three ingredients, this couldn't be simpler.

First, cream together 200g softened, unsalted butter with 100g caster sugar until pale and fluffy. Gradually add 300g plain flour, mixing until the dough comes together. Once combined, press the dough into a lined 20cm square baking tin, ensuring an even thickness. Prick the base with a fork and chill for 30 minutes before baking at 180°C (160°C fan) for 20-25 minutes, or until light golden.

Caramel Layer with Carnation Caramel

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While the shortbread cools, let's move on to the caramel layer. We'll be using Carnation caramel, which gives our millionaires shortbread a delightful, distinct flavor. Plus, it's incredibly easy to work with!

Pour 397g Carnation caramel into a saucepan, then gradually add 100ml double cream, stirring constantly over low heat. Once combined, bring to a gentle boil, then remove from the heat and stir in 75g unsalted butter. Pour the caramel over the cooled shortbread base and leave to set in the fridge for at least an hour.

Rich Chocolate Topping

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Our final layer is a decadent, glossy chocolate topping that seals in all that wonderful gooeyness. Melt 200g dark chocolate and 75g unsalted butter together in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, ensuring the base doesn't touch the water.

Once melted and glossy, pour the chocolate over the set caramel layer, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature, then carefully remove your millionaires shortbread from the tin and cut into squares.

Storage and Serving Suggestions

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Millionaires shortbread is best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, though I doubt they'll last that long! Enjoy them as a mid-afternoon treat or serve them at a party, earning you hero status among your guests.

For a fun twist, try dusting the chocolate with some sea salt flakes or, if you're feeling extra indulgent, drizzle them with a little melted white chocolate. But remember, simplicity is often best – the rich, buttery shortbread, velvety caramel, and shiny chocolate are a match made in heaven.

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1M views · 11K reactions | 4 Ingredient Millionaire Cheat Gű Pots When me and Paul moved into our first flat, we could never afford to eat out, so the ultimate Friday treat was always a chocolate Gü pot for pudding... These days I make this 4 ingredient Millionaire cheat's version with the 5000 or so pots that I seem to have at the back of the cupboard 😅 Shortbread, cream, dark chocolate and caramel...that's it! In the fridge in 10 minutes and tastes SO good! I've written up the recipe below - let me know what you think (and how many Gu pots you own 😂) A x Makes 6 chocolate pots 10 shortbread biscuits 100g dark chocolate 397g tin of Carnation Caramel 150ml double cream Crush the shortbread biscuits, with the end of a rolling pin until you have a rough crumb Cover the bottom of the ramekins with a large heaped dessert spoon of shortbread crumbs. Shake until level. Place a heaped dessert spoon of Carnation Caramel on top of the biscuit crumb. Use a teaspoon dipped in boiling water to carefully spread it around until you have an even layer. Put the dark chocolate in a microwaveable bowl broken into pieces Microwave the chocolate at 30 second intervals stirring each time. Stop when the chocolate is not quite all melted, remove from the microwave and stir until smooth, this will stop you overheating it. Leave to cool. Pour the cream into the slightly cooled chocolate. Use an electric whisk to combine. This will only take a few seconds. Stop as soon as it's one colour. Divide the chocolate between the ramekins. Place in the fridge for a couple of hours Remove from the fridge 15 minutes before eating! #chocolate #treats #dessert #baking #cosyfood #comfortfood #homemade #delicious #familyfood #recipes #recipeoftheday #budgetcooking #moneysaving #sotasty #goodfood #easyrecipe #quickrecipe #kitchenhack | Amy Sheppard Food

1.1M views · 13K reactions | 4 Ingredient Millionaire Cheat Gű Pots When me and Paul moved into our first flat, we could never afford to eat out, so the ultimate Friday treat was always a chocolate Gü pot for pudding... These days I make this 4 ingredient Millionaire cheat's version with the 5000 or so pots that I seem to have at the back of the cupboard 😅 Shortbread, cream, dark chocolate and caramel...that's it! In the fridge in 10 minutes and tastes SO good! I've written up the recipe below - let me know what you think (and how many Gu pots you own 😂) A x Makes 6 chocolate pots 10 shortbread biscuits 100g dark chocolate 397g tin of Carnation Caramel 150ml double cream Crush the shortbread biscuits, with the end of a rolling pin until you have a rough crumb Cover the bottom of the ramekins with a large heaped dessert spoon of shortbread crumbs. Shake until level. Place a heaped dessert spoon of Carnation Caramel on top of the biscuit crumb. Use a teaspoon dipped in boiling water to carefully spread it around until you have an even layer. Put the dark chocolate in a microwaveable bowl broken into pieces Microwave the chocolate at 30 second intervals stirring each time. Stop when the chocolate is not quite all melted, remove from the microwave and stir until smooth, this will stop you overheating it. Leave to cool. Pour the cream into the slightly cooled chocolate. Use an electric whisk to combine. This will only take a few seconds. Stop as soon as it's one colour. Divide the chocolate between the ramekins. Place in the fridge for a couple of hours Remove from the fridge 15 minutes before eating! #chocolate #treats #dessert #baking #cosyfood #comfortfood #homemade #delicious #familyfood #recipes #recipeoftheday #budgetcooking #moneysaving #sotasty #goodfood #easyrecipe #quickrecipe #kitchenhack | Amy Sheppard Food

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So, there you have it – a divine millionaires shortbread recipe using Carnation caramel. Happy baking, and do let me know how you get on in the comments below. Until next time, happy indulging!