Sunday, 12 April 2015

Millionaire's Shortbread

As you can guess from the name, Millionaire's Shortbread is a very rich dessert. It is one of my personal favourites and perfect for almost every occasion. The middle, caramel layer is the longest to cook. If you don't have two hours to spare, it is possible to find it already cooked in some supermarkets with the name Dulce De Leche.


Ingredients:
300g (11oz) Digestive biscuits or graham crackers
3 tbs Butter
1kg (35oz) Condensed milk
250g (9oz) Dark chocolate
50g (2oz) White Chocolate

Method:
  • Place the can of condensed milk, unopened, in a saucepan of simmering water. Leave for 2 hours, checking occasionally to make sure the pan does not boil dry.
  • Place the biscuits into a plastic bag, place that plastic bag into another plastic bag.
  • Smash with a rolling pin until the biscuits resemble breadcrumbs.
  • Place the butter in a saucepan on a medium heat. Once the butter is melted stir in the biscuits. Take the pan off the heat.
  • Press the biscuit mixture into a large rectangular baking dish with a spoon. Place in the fridge.
  • In a heatproof bowl, over a pan of simmering water, stir the dark chocolate until melted. Do the same with the white chocolate in a different bowl.
  • Take the dish out of the fridge. Open the can of condensed milk and pour over the top of the biscuits.
  • Pour the dark chocolate on top of the condensed milk and drizzle the white chocolate on top.
  • Place in the fridge until the chocolate has hardened.
  • Cut up into squares and enjoy.