Description
A delicious layered dessert with a shortbread crust, rich caramel, and smooth chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- Shortbread crust
- 1 cup salted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups cake flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- Caramel layer
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup golden or light corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Chocolate layer
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Flaky sea salt, for finishing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper, ensuring there is an overhang to lift the bars, and set aside.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment for about 3 minutes (or use a hand mixer). Add egg yolk and vanilla, then mix to combine.
- Add the cake flour and kosher salt and mix just until combined into a shaggy, crumbly dough. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 20-22 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let the crust cool.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine butter, sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, heavy cream, and light corn syrup. Whisk until combined.
- Heat the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a medium-low simmer. Cook while whisking frequently until the caramel reaches 225°F (about 25-30 minutes). Remove from heat, whisk in vanilla, and pour over the cooled shortbread crust. Chill for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until set.
- Microwave the heavy cream for 45 seconds to 1 minute. Pour the warm cream over the semi-sweet chocolate and let sit for 1 minute. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the ganache over the set caramel layer and refrigerate until firm, about 1-2 hours or overnight.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the set chocolate ganache. Cut into squares and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Make sure to allow the layers to set properly for the best texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg