Chocolate Ginger Millionaire’s Shortbread

For the base: 225g (8oz) butter shortbread biscuits 25g (1oz) butter, melted  For the filling: 150g (5 ½oz) butter 150g (5½ oz) soft brown sugar 397g can Carnation Condensed Milk 55g (2oz) stem ginger, chopped (optional)   For the topping: 115g (4oz) dark chocolate, melted 115g (4oz) white chocolate, melted 2tsp vegetable oil   You will also need: A square brownie tin, 20cm (8”), greased and base-lined.

To make the base, process the biscuits until they are like crumbs then stir in the melted butter. Spoon this mixture into the tin and, very lightly, press to make an even layer. Chill for 20 minutes.   Place the butter and the sugar in a nonstick saucepan over a low heat, stirring until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves.  Add the condensed milk and bring gently to the boil, stirring continuously to make a golden caramel. Spoon the caramel over the crumb base, to cover. Leave to chill for 20 minutes.    Sprinkle the chopped ginger over the caramel base.   Stir half of the vegetable oil into each bowl of melted chocolate. Pour the dark chocolate over the caramel, spreading it out to the edges. Repeat with the white chocolate, but swirl slightly to create a pattern. Leave aside to set. When the chocolate has hardened a little, but before it has set hard, cut into slices, and enjoy with a cup of coffee.

 

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For the base: 225g (8oz) butter shortbread biscuits 25g (1oz) butter, melted  For the filling: 397g can Carnation Caramel 55g (2oz) stem ginger, chopped (optional) For the topping: 85g (3oz) dark chocolate, melted 85g (3oz) white chocolate, melted   You will also need: A greased and base-lined square brownie tin, 18cm (7”) I might just try these. http://www.nestle.co.uk/OurBrands/Recipes/OldFavourites/Mill ionairesShortbread.htm

To make the base, process the biscuits until they are like crumbs then tip into a bowl. Stir in the melted butter. Spoon this mixture into the tin and, very lightly, press to make an even layer. Chill for 20 minutes. Sprinkle the chopped ginger onto the biscuit base. Spoon the Carnation Caramel in an even layer over the base. Place small spoonfuls of dark and white chocolate on top of the caramel and gently swirl together to create the marbling. Chill for 10-15 minutes and before the chocolate has set hard cut into squares.   Return to the fridge for at least 30 minutes before enjoying with a cup of coffee.