The Dogmother Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 aka chocolate caramel shortbread Does anyone have a good, reliable recipe for this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Ingredients: 175g plain flour 125g butter, cut into small pieces 50g soft brown sugar, sieved Topping: 4tbsp butter 50g soft brown sugar 400ml condensed milk 150g milk chocolate Makes 12 Grease a 9inch square cake tin Sieve flour into mixing bowl & rub in the butter with your fingers until it looks like fine breadcumbs. Add sugar & mix to a firm dough. Press dough into the tin & prick all over with a fork. Bake at 190 degrees C / 375 F / Gas 5 for 20 mins, or until lightly golden. Leave to cool in the tin. To make the topping, place butter, sugar & condensed milk in a non stick pan & cook over gentle heat, constantly stirring until mixture comes to the boil. Reduce heat & cook for 4 - 5 mins until caramel is pale golden & thick & comes away from sides of the pan. Pour over the shortbread & leave to cool. When topping is firm, melt chocoalte & spread over. Leave to set then cut into squares or fingers. Yummy yummy! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 6, 2007 Author Share Posted November 6, 2007 Thank you so much for that Emma - I know a little girl who will be very happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 yes me! (when you send me a piece thu the post!)! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 6, 2007 Author Share Posted November 6, 2007 Ok I'll let you know when I've made it...need to get a couple of the ingredients first though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Mmmmmm my mum makes this... it's loads better than the stuff you get in the shops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 6, 2007 Author Share Posted November 6, 2007 Do you want some too then Jules? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Do you want some too then Jules? Yes please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 I'll PM you both for your addresses when I've got the ingredients and made some. Better not tell Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 I think I might have a shot at this one I make rubbish sweet things bt this sounds do-abble Me and cakes just don't get on at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 You make great breakfasts though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Savoury os no problem sweet is usually a disaster (apart from lemon meingue pie ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Okay I made some last night and as usual it is not great I think I overcooked the biscuit base The caramel and chocolate is nice though Not even I could get melting chocolate wrong I may have another go at the weekend One question though I had to buy Nestle Condensed milk as that was all the shop had is there another brand out there anywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 There is one called Fussells. It is rare though. I think it is semi skimmed too so might not work as well. Tricky if you are boycotting Nestle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I bought an Asda own brand one I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 **Update** Nestle have taken over Fussells. Sainsburys do their own but I bet it's Nestle. Found this recipe for making your own on 'tinterweb. Cant vouch for it though. Ingredients (American Cup measures) 6 cup Whole milk 4½ cup Sugar ½ Vanilla bean Method Heat the milk and sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat with the vanilla bean, which has been split lengthwise, s"Ooops, word censored!"ed with the back edge of a knife and added to the milk--pod, seeds, and all. When the sugar is dissolved, raise the heat to medium-high and hold between a simmer and a boil, stirring occasionally, for about 1 hour. Be sure the milk doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan. The milk will thicken, turn beige, and darken to light tan. Strain into a bowl and cool. The "condensed" milk will have reduced to 4 1/2 cups. It will keep several weeks, covered, in the refrigerator. How to use your sweetened condensed milk: Use in equal amounts in recipes that call for canned sweetened condensed milk, particularly in baked custards. Try in hot coffee, in the Latin American tradition, or in iced coffee, in the Southeast Asian tradition. Use over fruits, as sauce, and in other desserts that call for sweetened condensed milk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I will try looking in Galashiels Tesco at the weekend and Asda (which is over the road from Tesco both huge and 24hr ) I was in Sainsburys last night but it is a really small one so only has basics Might check the Nestle list to see if they make it for these stores and failing that may have a go at making my own thanks for the recipe Egluntine But only if my next attempt is better than the first as life is too short Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I made it last night and it was lovely I dread to think how many calories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 Well, I've got the ingredients and will try to find time to make it this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 My dad works for Sainsburys- you can tell who has made the cereal or whatever for Sainsburys by looking on the packaging. If there is an "N" on it (think it's near the bar code bit) then it is Nestle. Likewise "W" for Weetabix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Thta useful Jules thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Carnation make a condensed milk - but I don't know who owns Carnation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Nestle See ...HERE... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 I thought it might be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 10, 2007 Author Share Posted November 10, 2007 Don't they also make corn caps?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...