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Millionaire’s Amber Shortbread

Almond shortbread layered with homemade marzipan, apricot amaretto jam, and smooth chocolate ganache, decorated with chocolate lattices and popping candy.

DessertChocolateShortbreadMarzipanAdvanced Baking
Estimated Nutrition
Calories
401
kcal / serving
4812.5 kcal total
Carbs
34.2g
per serving
410.2 g total
Fat
26.1g
per serving
312.8 g total
Protein
7.4g
per serving
88.4 g total
Cook Time
60
minutes
Serves
12
squares
Dietary
Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1.5
tbsp
Dark Muscovado Sugar
for preserve
30
g
Golden Caster Sugar
for shortbread
0.5
tsp
Almond Extract
for shortbread
140
g
Icing Sugar
for marzipan plus extra for dusting
1
drop
Almond Extract
for marzipan
120
g
Dark Chocolate
50-60% cocoa solids; for ganache
12
g
Liquid Glucose
for ganache
100
g
Dark Chocolate
51% cocoa solids; for decorations
Dairy
60
g
Butter
can use margarine; for shortbread
1
piece
Egg
medium free-range; for marzipan
120
ml
Double Cream
for ganache
Fruits
100
g
Dried Apricots
for preserve
1
squeeze
Lemon Juice
for marzipan
GrainsCereals
80
g
Plain Flour
for shortbread
Liquids
5
tbsp
Amaretto Liqueur
to taste
NutsSeeds
15
g
Ground Almonds
for shortbread
225
g
Ground Almonds
for marzipan
Other
2
piece
Gelatine Leaves
softened in cold water
1
piece
Popping Candy
for decoration; to taste
1
piece
Gold Leaf
optional decoration

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