Embark on a delightful journey into the world of millionaire bars, the epitome of decadence and indulgence. These delectable treats, also known as seven-layer bars, are a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With a crispy graham cracker crust, layers of gooey caramel, creamy chocolate, and buttery pecans, these bars are a masterpiece of culinary artistry. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventures, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect millionaire bars, ensuring that every bite is an unforgettable experience.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
MILLIONAIRE BARS
from "Real Life Flavors" - http://reallifeflavors.blogspot.com/2010/01/millionaire-bars_07.html
Provided by ellie3763
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 2h10m
Yield 1 9x9 pan, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Crust:.
- Preheat oven to 350* and lightly grease a 9 x 9 baking pan.
- Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add vanilla and salt. Stir in the flour just until the dough begins to come together in walnut-sized chunks.
- Press the dough into the prepared pan and bake 20 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Begin making filling as soon as you put the dough in the oven.
- Filling:.
- Pour the milk into a heavy saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring often, 60-90 minutes, until golden brown.
- When thick and deep golden, spread caramel evenly over cooled crust and refrigerate until caramel is cool and set.
- Topping:.
- Melt the chocolate and butter slowly over low heat and spread over the cooled caramel layer. Sprinkle sea salt over the chocolate (if desired). Refrigerate until set.
- Store the bars, covered, in the fridge.
MILLIONAIRE'S SHORTBREAD BARS (VEGAN AND GLUTEN FREE)
Millionaire's shortbread bars traditionally have a bottom layer of shortbread cookie, a middle caramel layer, and a top chocolate layer. For my recipe, I made the cookie layer with almond flour to get a delicious nutty flavor. The middle layer is a caramel made mostly out of dates. Finally, I made the top chocolate out of cacao, coconut oil, and agave. Keep leftovers in the refrigerator.
Provided by Simply Sweet MAC
Categories Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Date
Time 8h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mix almond flour, grapeseed oil, 3 tablespoons agave syrup, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl. Press evenly into the bottom of the loaf pan to create the crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven until pale golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool.
- Process dates into a paste in a food processor. Add hot water and almond butter; process until very smooth. Spread mixture evenly over the crust.
- Whisk cacao powder, coconut oil, and agave syrup together in a bowl. Pour over date layer.
- Refrigerate until cacao layer is firm, 8 hours to overnight. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 48.4 mg, Sugar 23.6 g
Tips:
- Use a quality chocolate for the best flavor. A semisweet or bittersweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60% is a good choice.
- Make sure the butter is cold before cutting it into the flour mixture. This will help to create a flaky crust.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the crust tough.
- Bake the bars until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set. The filling should be slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help to prevent the filling from falling out.
Conclusion:
Millionaire bars are a delicious and decadent treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a rich chocolate crust, gooey caramel filling, and a layer of chocolate ganache, these bars are sure to please everyone. They are also relatively easy to make, so you can enjoy them without spending hours in the kitchen. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give millionaire bars a try. You won't be disappointed!
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