Echoing what everyone else has commented before about how wonderful your videos are. Millionaires shortbread is a staple here in the UK and one of the first things I ever learned to bake so this video gave me some wonderfully cosy and nostalgic vibes. I always love how considerate you are of making sure to explain why you’re doing things and little bits to watch out for or be aware of. Cant wait to try this recipe with the vanilla bean in the caramel as it sounds like it just takes it up to the next level, thank you! ❤
We call them caramel slices in Australia, but they usually have at least twice the amount of caramel to half the shortbread (which I think is waaaaay too sweet). Your ratio looks like I could actually enjoy a whole piece! 🤤
As an Australian living in the United States, Caramel Slice tastes way better than Millionaire’s Slice! There are so many more ingredients here than in the Aussie recipe.
Claire, can you please try to recreate Starburst? In all seriousness, I would like you to recreate yoplait yogurt cups? Strawberry Banana was the flavor of my childhood. I think you could really improve the taste and flavors.
The Australian version (caramel slice) has 3x the caramel, and about 1/3 of the biscuit layer. I’m not about these British ratios holding back on the caramel!
"all sweetened condensed milk comes in the exact same sized can, which is 14 ounces" In Canada sweetened condensed milk comes in 300ml (10oz) cans, adapting recipes is a pain in the butt. :')
I gotta be honest I have literally NEVER heard of millionaire's shortbread before, and I doubt there are a tonne of people in my area that have. Caramel slice or square on the other hand? That is universal. And yes here in Australia you can find this everywhere.
Would I be out of line adding vanilla bean to the shortbread itself, if I plan to just have it with some jam instead of toppings like these? With the amount of shortbread made in this recipe, do you/y'all think a whole vanilla bean would be excessive?
you were talking about jazzing up shortbread like with nuts...i make what i call froot loop shortbread cookies by smashing zest from one orange into the sugar before adding the butter and flour (i use chickpea flour for gluten free) and adding snipped dried cherries to the dough, rolling into 1" balls, rolling the balls in sugar, and squashing them to 0.5" to bake. i've never heard of millionaire shortbread or caramel squares, but i'll try adding caramel and chocolate to jazz up my shortbread next time i bake!
Why is everyone making millionaire's shortbread right now? @chelssweets just did a series on her instagram, Cupcake Jemma just posted millionaire cupcakes right after Claire... did I miss something?
In Australia, it tends to just be called 'caramel slice', and usually has more of a coconutty base, with brown sugar. And I had one once that didn't have any chocolate topping, but instead a crumble/crisp mix on top, which was amazinggg. BUT. I love millionaire's shortbread, the shortbread base is just 🤌🏻🧡. Also, the new intro is gorgeous!
