Sinners Squares
Indulge in pure decadence with Sinners Squares, a luxurious triple-layer treat that’s as sinful as it sounds! This delicious recipe starts with a buttery, crumbly shortbread base, topped with a rich, gooey homemade caramel layer, and finished with a velvety milk chocolate topping. The sprinkling of sea salt (optional) elevates the flavors, creating a perfect salty-sweet balance that will keep your taste buds guessing. Ready in just under an hour, these irresistible squares are ideal for special occasions or as an indulgent dessert any day of the week. With soft caramel, creamy chocolate, and a crisp shortbread foundation, Sinners Squares are the ultimate guilty pleasure dessert you’ll want to savor and share! Perfect for caramel lovers and chocolate enthusiasts alike, this dessert will easily become your new go-to favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 230 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 400 milliliters Sweetened condensed milk
- 150 grams Brown sugar
- 200 grams Milk chocolate
- 60 milliliters Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 9x9 inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 150 grams of unsalted butter (softened), 100 grams of granulated sugar, and 250 grams of all-purpose flour. Mix until the dough holds together and is crumbly.
Press the shortbread dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Use the back of a spoon or your hands to smooth it out.
Bake the shortbread crust for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden at the edges. Let it cool completely in the pan.
To make the caramel layer, melt 80 grams of butter, 150 grams of brown sugar, and 400 milliliters of sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly to prevent burning.
Once the mixture starts to bubble, reduce the heat to low and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened and golden brown.
Pour the caramel over the cooled shortbread layer and spread it evenly. Set aside to cool for 15-20 minutes or until the caramel firms up.
For the chocolate topping, melt 200 grams of milk chocolate and 60 milliliters of heavy cream together in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth.
Pour the melted chocolate over the caramel layer and spread it out evenly with an offset spatula. If using, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the top for a salty-sweet contrast.
Refrigerate the pan for at least 1 hour or until the layers are set.
Once chilled, remove the dessert from the baking pan by lifting the parchment paper. Place it on a cutting board and cut into 16 squares.
Serve your Sinners Squares at room temperature and enjoy the decadence!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6456 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 325.1 g | 417% | |
| Saturated Fat | 192.6 g | 963% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 790 mg | 263% | |
| Sodium | 3111 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 836.2 g | 304% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 631.2 g | ||
| Protein | 83.3 g | 167% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 2046 mg | 157% | |
| Iron | 18.5 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 3168 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
