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    Vegan Millionaire's Shortbread

    20/08/2017 by thebakingexplorer 15 Comments

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    Millionaire's shortbread is such a decadent and indulgent treat, I was so interested to try out a healthier version. So I've made a fully vegan, and totally tasty version of this popular dessert. They aren't that much different from the regular kind, the base is a delicious shortbread and they're covered in rich dark chocolate. The main difference is the caramel which is made from dates and maple syrup. These yummy little bites are also totally dairy free, and they can easily be adapted to be gluten free too!

    Vegan Millionaire's Shortbread

    These little squares of Vegan Millionaire's Shortbread are so moreish! The biscuit base is perfectly crumbly, the date caramel is unbelievably good - it's so sweet and creamy, and the dark chocolate topping compliments the sweetness perfectly. I'll definitely be making this Vegan Millionaire's Shortbread again! My taste testers thought they were absolutely delicious, and said they'd never have guessed they were vegan friendly!

    How to make Vegan Millionaire's Shortbread

    To make the biscuit base, mix the dairy free butter and sugar together until creamy. Then add the vanilla extract, plain flour and salt. Once they are mixed together, press the biscuit dough into the bottom of the tin and bake it for 15 minutes.

    For the caramel layer, put the dates, almond milk, maple syrup, coconut oil and salt into a pan and bring it to the boil for 3 minutes. Take it off the heat, add the vanilla extract, then whizz it into a puree with a hand blender.

    Smooth it on top of the biscuit base and put it into the fridge to set. For the chocolate topping, melt the dark chocolate, pour it on top of the date caramel layer and put it back in the fridge to set.

    Vegan Millionaire's Shortbread

    Tips for making the Vegan Millionaire's Shortbread:

    • This shortbread would also be amazing topped with a dairy free white chocolate. Or you could do a feathering pattern with a mix of dark and white chocolate!
    • Make these gluten free by swapping the flour our for a gluten free flour blend.
    Vegan Millionaire's Shortbread

    Recommended equipment & ingredients*

    • 8" Square tin
    • Stand mixer
    • Measuring spoons
    • Mixing bowls
    • Maple syrup
    • Dark chocolate
    • Hand blender

    *I earn a small amount of money if you buy the products after clicking on the links. You will not be charged anything extra for this. Thank you for supporting The Baking Explorer!

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    Vegan Millionaire's Shortbread

    Vegan Millionaire's Shortbread

    Shortbread base, date caramel filling, dark chocolate topping
    5 from 4 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: British
    Keyword: vegan
    Prep Time: 45 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 16
    Author: thebakingexplorer

    Ingredients

    For the biscuit base layer

    • 100 g Dairy free spread
    • 60 g Caster sugar
    • 150 g Plain flour
    • ½ tsp Vanilla extract
    • ¼ tsp Salt

    For the caramel filling layer

    • 350 g Dates pitted
    • 125 ml Almond milk
    • 25 ml Maple syrup
    • 150 g Coconut oil
    • ¼ tsp Salt
    • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

    For the chocolate topping layer

    • 200 g Vegan dark chocolate
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat your oven to 160C Fan/325F/Gas Mark 3 and line a 9" square tin with baking paper
    • Mix the butter and sugar together until smooth and creamy
    • Mix in the vanilla
    • Mix in the plain flour and salt and form the mixture into a dough
    • Then press it into the bottom of the tin and bake for 15 minutes
    • For the caramel layer put the dates, almond milk, maple syrup and coconut oil into a pan and bring it to the boil, let it boil for 3 minutes
    • Take it off the heat and add the vanilla extract. Blend into a puree with a hand blender - be very careful as the mixture will be very hot! Smooth it on top of the biscuit base and put it back into the fridge
    • For the chocolate topping melt the dark chocolate then pour it on top of the caramel layer
    • Put it back in the fridge to set. Once fully set, remove from the tin and cut it into squares. Cut gently with a knife dipped in warm water to avoid the top from cracking
    • Store in the fridge and eat within 1 week
    Made this recipe?Share on Instagram with me @TheBakingExplorer or tag #thebakingexplorer!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 246IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg

    If you like this, check out more of my Millionaire Shortbread recipes!

    Or you might like my Vegan recipes!

    NB. Filling recipe from BBC Good Food.

    « Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Curd Filling
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kirsty Hijacked By Twins

      August 21, 2017 at 4:20 pm

      Oh wow Kat, yes please!!! I simply cannot resist millionaires shortbread and this one sounds and looks amazing! Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare x

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        September 11, 2017 at 4:18 pm

        It really is irresistible and hard not to eat several pieces!

        Reply
    2. Lexie

      August 21, 2017 at 5:16 pm

      Yum! Those sound amazing! Not to mention the "hidden" serving of dates that you get with them. I may have to try this one. 🙂

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        September 11, 2017 at 2:16 pm

        I hope you give them a try, let me know what you think!

        Reply
    3. Jodie

      August 22, 2017 at 2:05 pm

      These look DEVINE! Would love to have you share at reader tip tuesday
      These sweet treats are what the party needs (YUM)

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        September 11, 2017 at 4:18 pm

        Thanks Jodie! I will definitely share!

        Reply
    4. Midge @ Peachicks' Bakery

      August 23, 2017 at 8:36 am

      5 stars
      These look amazing! Vegan baking is a lot easier than it sounds and for some recipes especially chocolate it tastes so much better! Definitley saving these for later!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        September 11, 2017 at 2:15 pm

        I'm enjoying trying out lots of new recipes and techniques as I explore the world of vegan baking! Going to try and do one recipe a month!

        Reply
    5. Rhonda

      August 26, 2017 at 9:07 pm

      I don't do vegan baking, but these look delicious. I'll be pinning this recipe. Thanks for sharing on Sunday's Best Linkup. Hope to see more of you.

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        September 11, 2017 at 2:14 pm

        They are so yummy, I hope you try them out!

        Reply
    6. Choclette

      August 31, 2017 at 9:19 am

      This sounds like the perfect millionaire's shortbread. I normally find it far too sweet, so this sounds ideal - as well as being that little bit healthier. Thanks for sharing with #WeShouldCocoa. Pinned.

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        September 11, 2017 at 2:13 pm

        Yes the original can be very sweet, I much prefer these healthier bites!

        Reply
    7. Holly Keyse

      July 08, 2020 at 11:33 am

      5 stars
      These were so yummy and so easy to make!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        July 08, 2020 at 2:17 pm

        Thanks Holly! I'm pleased you enjoyed them 🙂

        Reply
    8. Tina

      October 22, 2021 at 8:26 pm

      5 stars
      I'm not vegan, and these are absolutely up to the mark for millionaire shortbreads. Very easy and tasty, the date caramel is out of this world, would never ever think it could taste so good. Really a great recipe!

      Reply

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