Indulgent Caramel Millionaires Shortbread Slices with Ombar Chocolate (Gluten Free) | Rebel Recipes (2024)

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How to thicken caramel for millionaires shortbread without? ›

The most efficient way to thicken a dessert sauce is by simmering it on the stove, so the sauce cooks down. Alternately, you can make a thicker caramel sauce by changing the amount of milk or sugar in the recipe, or by substituting cream for the milk.

**If you struggle to cut your shortbread and tray bakes without the chocolate cracking on top, set it at room temperature rather than in the fridge and it'll be softer so therefore won't crack when you cut it!

While Millionaire's shortbread has a soft caramel filling, Billionaire's shortbread has salted caramel sauce in the center.

skim condensed milk) instead of full fat milk (it will not set properly), you didn't bake the caramel layer (this makes sure it sets) or you used a recipe where the caramel filling is made without condensed milk (in which case you need a candy thermometer to achieve an exact temperature to ensure it sets).

Melt 200g of butter in the microwave (in a large microwavable bowl) for 2-3 minutes, then add the condensed milk and golden syrup. Whisk the mixture well until the butter is thoroughly incorporated. Heat for 6-7 minutes until it is boiling, stirring thoroughly every minute.

It's most important to score through the chocolate layer with a small sharp knife completely before pressing down firmly through the caramel and base (using a large, flat knife). If you try and cut all 3 layers at once, the chocolate will break and the caramel will squish out the sides.

Caramel Slice is also known as Millionaires Shortbread - both contain a crunchy base, caramel filling and chocolate topping. Golden Syrup Substitutes - you can replace the golden syrup with corn syrup, honey or maple syrup.

Using a mixture of melted chocolate and coconut oil will make the chocolate topping richer and less likely to crack than using chocolate alone. You should also take the millionaire's shortbread out of the fridge about 30 minutes before you want to serve it, so the chocolate has time to soften slightly.

If you google 'homemade Twix' you essentially get a millionaires shortbread recipe. Think about it; the ingredients are exactly the same and a millionaire's shortbread is definitely not a chocolate bar. They come individually wrapped but also in multipacks.

Why is Scottish shortbread so good? ›

The high butter quantity in shortbread (one part sugar to two parts butter) gives it that delightfully crumbly feel. And also its name. This is because the old meaning of the world “short” reflects this crumbliness and so the name 'shortbread' stuck.

Caramel shortbread, also known as caramel squares, caramel slice, millionaire's shortbread, millionaire's slice, chocolate caramel shortbread, or Wellington squares is a biscuit confectionery composed of a shortbread biscuit base topped with caramel and milk chocolate.

If it is not available the the next closest comparative is light corn syrup (syrup of maiz). Corn syrup is slightly thinner than golden syrup though generally we have found that you can substitute corn syrup for golden syrup without having to change the quantities.

The origins of the millionaire's shortbread, also known as caramel shortbread, date back to the early 1950s in Scotland. Zeelandia UK explore modern twists on the classic bakery product.

Shortbread or shortie is a traditional Scottish biscuit usually made from one part white sugar, two parts butter, and three to four parts plain wheat flour.

If your caramel is too runny, boil it longer. It should drop off a wooden spoon in clots when it is ready.

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.