Nigella Lawson's Millionaire's Shortbread

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    Best. Dessert. Ever.

    225 g. plain flour
    75 g. caster sugar
    375 g. unsalted butter
    379g. can sweetened condensed milk
    4 tablespoons golden syrup
    325 g. plain chocolate

    8x8 in sq. brownie tin or similar, greased and the bottom lined with waxed paper

    Preheat the oven to 170 C/gas mark 3/325 F
    Put the flour and sugar into a bowl and rub in 175 g. of butter, clumping the dough together to make a ball. Press this sandy shortbread mixture into the tin and smooth it down. Prick with a fork and cook for five minutes, then lower the oven to 150 C/gas mark 2/about 320 F, and cook for a further 30-40 minutes until pale golden and no longer doughy. let it cool in the tin.
    Melt the remaining 200 g. of butter in a large microwavable bowl, then add condensed milk and golden syrup. Whisk the mixture well until the butter is thoroughly incorporated. Heat in microwave for 6-7 minutes until boiling, stirring thoroughly every minute. It's ready when it's thickened and turned a light golden brown. Pour this molten toffee over the shortbread and leave to set. Melt chocolate and pour over the fudge mixture and leave to cool. Once set, cut the caramel shortbread into pieces. Makes about 24.

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    1. elizabeth1897 18 months ago | reply

      You should not assume everyone has a microwave and should include an alternative method.

    2. ChickenDipa 18 months ago | reply

      The picture is the result of a recipe which isnt the account holders. Its one of Nigella Lawsons.

    3. The Cooledges 12 months ago | reply

      Made this today - and oh my, is it good! Thanks so much. I put the tray in the fridge after a while to help set the caramel. Also I cut the slices before the chocolate was fully set, but a warm knife would work too. Enjoy!

    4. yarli12012 12 months ago | reply

      Works really well - be careful if using the hob, the caramel can burn easily. 3rd time lucky it was brilliant and loved by all.

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