Creme Egg Millionaire Shortbread

Indulge this Easter with this Creme Egg Millionaire Shortbread. It’s got biscuit, caramel, chocolate, and Creme Eggs, could it BE any better?

I quite like Easter. I’m not even a little bit religious, so not in that sense. But I like the idea of welcoming Spring and celebrating new life and everything else that is lovely about this time of year. And the chocolate, of course.

Even better, to me, than just Easter eggs, is Easter baking, and Creme Egg Millionaire Shortbread is an absolute favourite.

I love normal Millionaire Shortbread. The combination of biscuit, chocolate, and caramel is everything! I like a nice thick biscuit and an equally thick slice of caramel.

I also like my biscuit to be a little crumbly and buttery, so if you like yours to be crunchier, bake for a few minutes more.

Creme Egg Millionaire Shortbread is obviously even better because there are creme eggs in it. Just try really really hard not to think about all of the sugar that you are eating.

Don’t eat more than one a day, and perhaps go for a big walk if you need to make yourself feel better about it.

It’s quite a simple recipe too. It does take time because you have to wait for things to set before adding the next layer.

If I’m in a rush, I pop the tin in the freezer to set it all that little bit faster. I also find that freezing it helps the chocolate not to crack when you slice it.

Making the Caramel

The only complicated bit is the caramel. The first few times I made it, it either stuck and burned, or I didn’t leave it for long enough and it didn’t set properly. When it comes to caramel, you really need to give it time.

Once it is simmering, you need to stir quickly and constantly so that it can’t catch on the bottom of the pan.

It will burn if it does. And you need to keep it up for a good ten minutes. When it’s ready it thickens and darkens. You will really be able to see a change in the colour, and it will feel much harder to mix.

How Long Will Creme Egg Millionaire Shortbread Last?

Kept covered, either wrapped or in a sealed tub, this Creme Egg Millionaire Shortbread will be great for about 3 days. After that, the biscuit will start to soften, but it will still be safe to eat.

I wouldn’t recommend keeping it in the fridge, as the biscuit will lose its crunch.

Can You Freeze Millionaire Shortbread?

The millionaire shortbread itself will freeze really well. But, personally I’d probably skip the creme eggs.

Slice your millionaire shortbread, wrap it tightly and place in an airtight tub. Keep in the freezer for up to three months.

If you want to add creme eggs once it has thawed, melt a little chocolate to stick them to the top, it won’t be exactly the same but it will do in a pinch.

If you enjoy this recipe you should also try my Terry’s Chocolate Orange Millionaires Shortbread, which is great all year round!

Other Easter Recipes

• Creme Egg Rocky Road
• Mini Egg Rocky Road
• Mini Egg Cookies
• Creme Egg Loaf Cake
• Creme Egg Cookies
• Creme Egg Scotch Eggs
• Mini Egg Loaf Cake

Creme Egg Millionaire Shortbread

Author NameAuthor: Donna

Creme Egg Shortbread is a fantastic Easter Twist on an old classic!

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Chilling Time 3 hours hrs

Total Time 3 hours hrs 50 minutes mins

Course Sweets

Cuisine British

Servings 9 Squares

Calories 630 kcal

Ingredients

 

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For the Shortbread Base:

• 125 g Butter or Margarine
• 50 g Caster Sugar
• 175 g Plain Flour

For the Topping:

• 200 g Condensed milk
• 100 g Butter or Margarine
• 125 g Caster sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla
• 3 tablespoon Golden Syrup
• 300 g Milk chocolate (Broken into squares)
• 4.5 Creme eggs (Frozen for 30 minutes)

Instructions

 

For the Shortbread:

• Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and line a deep baking tray or dish with greaseproof paper.
• Cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
• Sift in the flour.
• Mix until it comes together as a dough.
• Tip into the baking tray, using the back of a spoon to press down and out into the sides until it’s even and fills the tray.
• Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
• Leave to cool.

For the Caramel:

• Place the butter, syrup, sugar, vanilla and condensed milk in a small saucepan and heat gently, stirring constantly.
• Bring this mixture to the boil and reduce to a simmer.
• Continue to stir constantly and vigorously for 10 minutes until the caramel thickens.
• Remove from the heat and pour over the biscuit, spreading straight away.
• Leave to set in the fridge for at least an hour.

For the Chocolate Topping:

• Carefully open and cut the creme eggs in half.
• Slowly melt the chocolate in a saucepan on a low heat, stirring constantly.
• Once smooth, pour over the caramel and spread evenly.
• Gently press in the creme eggs, filling side up.
• Return to the fridge to set fully before cutting.

Notes

• Freeze the creme eggs first, so they cut cleaner and hold their shape when put into the hot chocolate.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Creme Egg Millionaire Shortbread

Serving Size

 

1 square

Amount per Serving

Calories

630

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

35

g

54

%

Saturated Fat

 

21

g

131

%

Trans Fat

 

1

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

11

g

Cholesterol

 

162

mg

54

%

Sodium

 

256

mg

11

%

Carbohydrates

 

71

g

24

%

Fiber

 

2

g

8

%

Sugar

 

52

g

58

%

Protein

 

10

g

20

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Any nutritional information is given as a general guide only and may not be accurate. The information is provided using an online calculator and is specific to my ingredients. Please make your own calculations if you want precise information.

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