Millionaire's Shortbread
By Jennifer Segal · onceuponachef.com
2 hrs 20 min + chilling20 to 25 squares
A three-layer bar: buttery shortbread crust, thick caramel middle, and dark chocolate top, finished with flaky sea salt.
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| prepPreheat oven to 350°F / 175°C, middle rack | ||||||||||
| prepLine 9-in / 23-cm square pan with foil, spray with nonstick cooking spray | ||||||||||
| 240 g all-purpose flour | Process flour, sugar, cornstarch & salt | Add butter & egg yolk, pulse to coarse meal | Add ice water, blend until crumbly dough | Press dough into pan, prick with fork | Bake 350°F / 175°C, 20 min until golden | Pour caramel over crust, tilt to spread evenly | Let sit 30–35 min until set but warm | Spread chocolate evenly over caramel | Chill 1½–2 hrs until set | Let sit 10–15 min, lift out, cut into squares |
| 55 g dark brown sugar (packed) | ||||||||||
| 2 teaspoons cornstarch | ||||||||||
| 1/2 teaspoon salt | ||||||||||
| 115 g cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-in cubes | ||||||||||
| 1 large egg yolk | ||||||||||
| 1 tablespoon ice water | ||||||||||
| 115 g unsalted butter | Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat | Add condensed milk, cream, corn syrup, vanilla, sugar & salt | Simmer, stir frequently, 236–239°F / 113–115°C, 10–20 min | |||||||
| 1 (14-oz / 397-g) can sweetened condensed milk | ||||||||||
| 120 ml heavy cream | ||||||||||
| 120 ml light corn syrup | ||||||||||
| 1 teaspoon vanilla extract | ||||||||||
| 220 g dark brown sugar (packed) | ||||||||||
| 1/2 teaspoon salt | ||||||||||
| 85 g semi-sweet chocolate, chopped | Microwave chocolate in 20-sec bursts, stir until melted | |||||||||
| 85 g milk chocolate, chopped | ||||||||||
| Flaky sea salt (for serving) | ||||||||||
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