Description
The ultimate indulgence, earning its name from the sheer richness of three decadent layers. Features a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread base, a thick and chewy homemade caramel center, and a silk-like chocolate ganache finish for a perfect balance of salty and sweet.
Ingredients
Shortbread Crust
- 2 cups flour (240g), 1 cup unsalted butter (226g, room temp)
- 1/2 cup sugar (100g), 1 egg yolk, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp salt
Caramel Layer
- 1 (14-oz) can sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 cup butter (113g)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (200g), 1/4 cup golden or corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp salt
Chocolate Ganache
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, 1/3 cup heavy cream
- Sea salt for garnish
Instructions
Shortbread: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream butter, sugar, and salt. Mix in yolk and vanilla; add flour. Press into a lined 9×9 pan. Bake 22 mins until golden.
Caramel: Whisk condensed milk, butter, brown sugar, syrup, vanilla, and salt over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, for 5–6 mins until thick and 225°F. Pour over base; chill 10 mins.
Ganache: Microwave chocolate chips and cream in 20-sec bursts until smooth. Pour over caramel layer and spread evenly.
Set: Sprinkle with sea salt. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm. Slice with a warm, dry knife.
Notes
Clean Slices: To prevent cracking, let bars sit at room temp for 10 mins before cutting. Use a warm knife wiped dry between every cut.
Constant Whisking: The caramel can burn quickly; do not stop whisking once it begins to bubble and thicken.
Storage: Store airtight in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. These are best served slightly chilled to maintain the layer integrity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Bars
- Method: Baking / Stovetop
- Cuisine: Scottish-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 34
- Sodium: 165
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 44
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 65
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