Decadent Caramel Shortbread Squares (Millionaires Shortbread) Recipe

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Decadent Caramel Shortbread Squares (Millionaires Shortbread)
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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
2089
Calories
Total time
19
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees; make sure there's a rack in the center.
  2. For the shortbread, sift the flour, salt and sugar into a bowl.
  3. Add butter to the flour mixture, stirring with a fork until combined into a soft ball. Gently pat dough into a 9-inch square baking pan. Prick the dough all over with a fork and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown and dry. Set aside to cool.
  4. For the caramel, combine the sugar and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Swirl, DO NOT STIR, occasionally until the sugar has melted. Continue to simmer for about 10 minutes, still swirling occaisionally, until it turns a dark amber color. DON'T LET IT GET overly dark, as it will taste burned.
  5. As soon as the sugar reaches the right color, remove from the heat and carefully add the cream, whisking constantly. The mixture will bubble up furiously as you do this, so be careful. Whisk in the butter a piece or two at a time until melted in and then add the crème fraiche. Set aside to cool for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. When the caramel is cool enough to touch, pour it evenly over the shortbread. Tap pan gently on the counter to remove any bubbles. Refrigerate while making ganache.
  7. To make the ganache, bring the cream just to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from the heat, and whisk in the chocolate chips until smooth and shiny. Let cool until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes), and pour evenly over the caramel, again tapping it against the counter to remove bubbles. Let it sit at room temperature until the chocolate starts to firm up a little (15 minutes or so), then sprinkle the top with salt and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until quite firm. Cut into small squares and serve while still chilled.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2089.02 Kcal (8746 kJ)
Calories from fat 1249.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 138.81g 214%
Cholesterol 343.76mg 115%
Sodium 625.28mg 26%
Potassium 176.28mg 4%
Total Carbs 207.98g 69%
Sugars 124.6g 498%
Dietary Fiber 6.95g 28%
Protein 13.85g 28%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin A 1.2mg 40%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 91.5mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 447.28 Kcal (1873 kJ)
Calories from fat 267.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.72g 214%
Cholesterol 73.6mg 115%
Sodium 133.88mg 26%
Potassium 37.74mg 4%
Total Carbs 44.53g 69%
Sugars 26.68g 498%
Dietary Fiber 1.49g 28%
Protein 2.97g 28%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 40%
Iron 0.6mg 15%
Calcium 19.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 52.5
    Points
  • 59
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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