Miso Caramel Millionaire’s Shortbread Recipe
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of Miso Caramel Millionaire’s Shortbread. This luxurious treat features layers of buttery shortbread, umami miso caramel, and a velvety chocolate ganache, topped with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and impressing guests!
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Shortbread Crust:
- 180 g (1 ½ cups) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 170 g (¾ cup) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 70 g (⅓ cup) granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Miso Caramel:
- 1 14-oz (396 g) can sweetened condensed milk
- 100 g (½ cup) light brown sugar, packed
- 113 g (½ cup) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
Chocolate Ganache:
- 180 g (6 oz) 70% dark chocolate, broken into pieces
- 60 ml (¼ cup) heavy cream
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Shortbread Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan. Combine flour, sugar, salt, and butter. Press into pan and bake.
- Miso Caramel: Melt condensed milk, brown sugar, butter in a saucepan. Whisk in miso paste. Cook to 225°F, then pour over crust.
- Chocolate Ganache: Melt chocolate and cream, pour over caramel layer. Sprinkle with sea salt. Chill, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- Pack the shortbread dough firmly for even layers.
- You can melt the chocolate and cream in the microwave if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 364 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 153 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg
