Millionaire Shortbread Cheesecake Bars
These decadent Millionaire Shortbread Cheesecake Bars are inspired by the rich layers of Millionaire’s Shortbread—think buttery shortbread, luscious caramel, silky cheesecake, and glossy chocolate ganache, all stacked into one ultra-indulgent square.
Each bite hits all the right notes: creamy, crunchy, sweet, and salty. The shortbread base holds its own beneath the thick cheesecake layer, while the homemade caramel adds a gooey, buttery depth that pairs perfectly with the dark chocolate topping. These bars are elegant enough for a dinner party and indulgent enough to be your next favorite make-ahead treat.
This isn’t just any layered bar—it’s the ultimate twist on the classic millionaire shortbread. What makes it stand out? It starts with a rich, crumbly shortbread crust that actually holds up beneath the weight of a thick cheesecake layer, so every bite has that signature snap. The cheesecake is ultra-smooth, perfectly balanced in sweetness, and bakes up without cracks thanks to a gentle water bath. The caramel is homemade (no shortcuts here!), thickened with sweetened condensed milk and butter for a deep, buttery flavor that slices cleanly without sticking to your knife. And the ganache? Just the right balance of bittersweet richness to tie everything together. These Millionaire Shortbread Cheesecake Bars are a showstopper in flavor, texture, and presentation.
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature (226g)
- ⅔ cups granulated sugar 132g
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour 382g
- 3, 8 oz blocks cream cheese room temperature (680g)
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200g
- ⅓ cup sour cream 80g
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- ½ tbsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 1, 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk 396g
- ½ cup unsalted butter 113g
- ¾ cup brown sugar 165g
- 3 tbsp golden syrup or light corn syrup
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped semi-sweet chocolate 170g
- ½ cup heavy cream 120ml