Vegan Millionaire shortbread

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F. Line an 8x8 brownie pan with parchment paper or grease the sides and bottom with vegan butter.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, and salt. Next, you’re going to cut in the butter. I started this process with a dough cutter tool and finished kneading it by hand once the butter wasn’t so messy, but you can easily do the whole thing by hand. Knead the dough until there is no loose flour left. Pour the dough into the brownie pan and press it firmly into the bottom of the pan until it is evenly spread.

Step 3

Take a fork and prick holes throughout the dough and then place in the oven for 20 minutes. Do not forget to set the timer like I always do! When it’s ready, remove it from the oven and either put it in the freezer/outside to cool or if you have time you can leave it on the counter to cool it will just take longer.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan combine, 1 can of sweetened condensed coconut milk, half a cup of butter, and half a cup of dark brown sugar on low-medium heat, stirring frequently. Once all the ingredients have dissolved and mixed into each other, turn the heat up to medium-high and bring the caramel sauce to a boil stirring constantly. When it begins to boil turn the heat back down to low stirring constantly for 10 minutes to thicken.

Step 5

Once the caramel sauce is ready, pour over the cooled shortbread crust. Tap the sides and gently bump the bottom to help spread the caramel sauce and get rid of any air bubbles. Place in the freezer to set.

Step 6

Pour 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 tbsp coconut oil into a glass container (Tupperware or measuring cup). Place the container in a pan with water on medium heat and melt ingredients into each other mixing frequently.

Step 7

When the chocolate is melted and combined pour over the cooled caramel centre. Ensure an even spread across the top. Place in fridge to set.

Step 8

Top with your favourite toppings (ours is flaky salt) cut the squares however you like, serve, and enjoy feeling like a millionaire!