Description
A luxurious three-layer dessert featuring buttery shortbread, rich caramel, and smooth chocolate ganache, creating the ultimate indulgent treat that’s perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 9×9 inch baking pan
- Cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
- Mix in flour and cornstarch until dough forms
- Press dough evenly into pan and bake 15-20 minutes until golden
- Combine condensed milk, brown sugar, corn syrup, and cream in saucepan
- Cook over medium heat until boiling, then simmer 5 minutes until thickened
- Pour caramel over cooled shortbread and spread evenly
- Melt chocolate chips and cocoa powder, spread over caramel layer
- Refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour
- Cut into bars and serve
Notes
- Don’t overbake shortbread base for perfect texture
- Stir caramel constantly to prevent burning
- Use quality chocolate for best ganache flavor
- Store in airtight container for up to 5 days
- Can be frozen for up to 2 months
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg