Salted Caramel Shortbread

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 13

Yummy Salted Caramel Shortbread for a Craving

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

450

Sugar

29g

Fat

27g

Salted Caramel Shortbread is a decadent dessert that is perfect for those with a sweet tooth. The buttery shortbread base is covered with a layer of creamy salted caramel, and then topped off with a layer of melted milk chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt. The combination of sweet and salty flavors is simply irresistible, making this dessert a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. While it may not be the healthiest dessert option, it is a delicious indulgence that you won't be able to resist.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas mark 4. Lightly grease and line an 18cm square cake tin.
2.	In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Then sieve in the flour and mix well.
3.	Press this mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
4.	Just before the shortbread comes out the oven, place the butter, sugar, golden syrup and condensed milk into a saucepan and heat gently, stirring continuously, until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved.
5.	Pour this over the hot shortbread and bake for another 10 minutes.
6.	Allow to cool, then sprinkle with sea salt and melted milk chocolate.
7.	Leave at room temperature to set before cutting into squares.

PROS

The combination of caramel and shortbread is simply delicious.

The balance between sweet and salty is perfect and the chocolate topping is the icing on the cake.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Those with lactose intolerance should avoid this dessert, or use dairy-free chocolate instead.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The shortbread in this recipe is rich in carbohydrates, which provide energy to the body.
The butter in this recipe is a good source of vitamin A, which supports eye health and other bodily functions.

	185 g butter
	75 g caster sugar
	250 g plain flour
	185 g butter
	75 g caster sugar
	3 tablespoons golden syrup
	300 g sweetened condensed milk
	150 g milk chocolate , chopped