Are you a fan of the classic millionaire shortbread, but looking for a way to take it to the next level? Look no further than this Malteser millionaire shortbread recipe! With the addition of crunchy Maltesers on top of the traditional caramel and shortbread layers, this dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
For the shortbread:
225g plain flour
175g unsalted butter, softened
75g caster sugar
For the caramel:
150g unsalted butter
397g can condensed milk
100g golden syrup
For the topping:
200g milk chocolate, broken into pieces
100g Maltesers
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Shortbread
Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan)/350°F/gas mark 4. Grease a 20cm square baking tin and line with baking paper. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy. Sift in the plain flour and mix until a soft dough forms. Press the dough into the prepared tin and prick all over with a fork. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
Step 2: Make the Caramel
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter, condensed milk, and golden syrup over a low heat, stirring constantly. Once fully melted, increase the heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and continue to stir for 5-10 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened and turned a caramel colour. Pour the caramel over the cooled shortbread and smooth with a spatula. Leave to set for 30 minutes.
Step 3: Add the Topping
Melt the milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Once fully melted, pour the chocolate over the caramel layer and spread evenly. Before the chocolate sets, scatter the Maltesers over the top, pressing them gently into the chocolate. Leave to set for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares and serving.
Nutrition
For those of you who are curious about the nutritional information for this indulgent treat, here are the approximate values per serving (based on 16 servings):
Calories: 435
Protein: 5g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fat: 25g
Sugar: 36g
Salt: 0.4g
Conclusion
This Malteser millionaire shortbread recipe is a perfect dessert to impress your friends and family. The combination of buttery shortbread, rich caramel, creamy chocolate, and crunchy Maltesers is simply irresistible. Give it a try and let us know what you think!