Vegan Millionaire's Shortbread by Juliet Sear

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180ºc fan/200ºc

   To make the shortbread, plain flour, cornflour and  caster sugar in a bowl. Rub in the softened butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

   Knead the mixture together until it forms a dough, then press into the base of the prepared tin.

2. Prick the shortbread lightly with a fork and bake for 20 minutes or until firm to the touch and very lightly browned. Leave to cool in the tin.

3. To make the caramel, place the butter, light muscovado sugar and two cans of condensed milk in a pan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved.

4. Bring to the boil, stirring all the time, then reduce the heat and simmer very gently, stirring continuously, for about 10-15 minutes or until the mixture has thickened slightly.

5. Pour over the shortbread and leave to cool.

6. For the topping, melt 200g plain or milk chocolate slowly in a bowl over a pan of hot water. Pour over the cold caramel and leave to set. Cut into squares or bars.