Millionaire's shortbread is a delicious Scottish pastry made with three layers: a shortbread base, a layer of soft caramel, and a chocolate coating. It's a rich and decadent cake, hence its name "millionaire." I made it especially for my son's 15th birthday. Let me tell you, it's not a light dessert! But it's delicious. Here's a gluten-free version of this indulgent recipe.

Millionaire Shortbread

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Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time 35 minutes Rest time: 1 hour Total time 1 hour 50 minutes

Difficulty: Intermediate Servings: 8 Special regime:

Suitable for gluten-free use

Ingredients

Portions

• For the shortbread biscuit:

• 150g of gluten-free flour (or 70g of rice flour, 50g of almond flour and 30g of cornflour)

• 100g , cut into cubes

• 50g of powdered sugar

• 1 pinch of salt

• For the caramel:

• 120g of butter

• 120g of brown sugar

• 400g of sweetened condensed milk 1 can)

• For the chocolate coating:

• 200g of dark chocolate (or milk chocolate, according to your preference )

• 1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for a smoother texture)

• chocolate shavings for decoration

Preparation

1. Step 1: Prepare the shortbread biscuit
2. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C. Butter a 20cm square baking tin and line it with baking paper or use a pastry frame.
3. To make the shortcrust pastry: In a bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Add the cold, diced butter and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the tart pan.
4. Bake: Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the biscuit is golden brown. Let cool completely.
5. Step 2: Prepare the caramel
6. To make the caramel: In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the brown sugar and sweetened condensed milk, then mix well. Simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 8-10 minutes, until the mixture thickens and turns a golden caramel color.
7. Pour the caramel: Once ready, pour the hot caramel over the cooled shortbread biscuit. Spread evenly using a spatula. Let it cool until the caramel is completely set.
8. Step 3: Prepare the chocolate coating
9. Melt the chocolate: Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave (in 30-second intervals). Add a teaspoon of coconut oil if desired for a smoother texture.
10. Pour the chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate over the cooled caramel and spread it evenly. Let it set at room temperature until the chocolate is firm (or place it in the refrigerator to speed up the process).

11. Cutting and serving: Cut into squares: Once the chocolate has set, remove the shortbread from the pan by pulling on the parchment paper. Cut into small squares with a sharp knife.  

12. Enjoy: These small squares keep well in an airtight container, at room temperature or in the refrigerator for a firmer texture.

Note

You can make chocolate shavings by grating a chocolate bar with a peeler knife.

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