Even though January is seen as a month to start cutting back, eat less sweets, etc, I just can’t resist this sweet delicacy that is really easy to make. I made this at the weekend with my 7 & 5 year old daughters, the hardest part is waiting for it to cool and set enough to be ready to eat!
The good bit I like about this is you can change the chocolate to your taste, if you prefer dark then do it with dark!
Serves 8
For the base
- 4oz butter
- 2oz caster sugar
- 6oz self-raising flour
For the filling
- 1 small tin of condensed milk
- 4oz butter
- 4oz caster sugar
- 2 tbsp golden syrup
For the top
- 6oz plain chocolate
To make the base, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Sieve the flour and fold into the mixture. Press the mixture evenly over a greased tin (I used a 7″ x 11″ swiss roll tin) and place in the centre of a preheated oven set at 350F/180°C gas mark 4 for 15-20 mins until golden brown.
To make the filling, put the condensed milk, butter, caster sugar and syrup into a pot. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves then boil for 5-10 minutes stirring continuously. Spread over the cooked base and allow to cool.
Once cooled, melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pan of hot water. Once melted, pour over the caramel filling and spread out.
You can make designs on the chocolate using a fork, my girls put their initials on it. Place it in the fridge for an hour to let it set.
Hope you enjoy this as much as we do!
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mmm I do like caramel shortcake. Thanks very much for this recipe. I will certainly be making and taking some photos (as long as it isn’t all eaten before I have chance!)
These shortcake bars look good. YUMMY!
I’ve made this twice now and it’s very nice! The first time I cooked the caramel a little too long, so it was a little chewy (but still tasty).
Second time was perfect. I’m now thinking of ways I can create mini shortcake bites by making them in a silicone icecube tray. Will keep you updated
Wow, caramel is my favourite thing in the world so this looks divine.
[...] and going by how quickly it keeps disappearing in my house, everyone else is the same! Along with Caramel Shortcake, this is one of my all time favourites and I will keep making it for years to come. I hope you [...]
Definately going to give this recipe a go.
Having made it three times since it was posted, I would recommend you give it a go. Just make sure you don’t overcook the caramel!
Really happy I have found this amazing step by step guide to making these as I love cooking cakes and desserts and was asked to make this for a trip we are going on so I will let you know if it is a success. thanks.
I’m sure it’ll be a success. Just make sure you don’t overcook the caramel!