No-bake mini egg millionaire's bars are just the indulgence you need this Easter.
Combining a crunchy no-bake crushed digestive biscuit base with the velvety richness of homemade salted caramel, finished with a smooth chocolate topping studded with colourful mini eggs, these Easter bars will blow your mind!
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This mini egg recipe is the perfect seasonal spin on the classic millionaire’s shortbread. And best of all, it's a no-bake recipe as the usual shortbread layer is replaced with a crushed biscuit base.
They can be made ahead of time, requiring only setting in the fridge, freeing up your day for other Easter preparations.
Love no bake bars? You'll love my mini egg tiffin and Easter rocky road too!
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✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
- Their festive appearance makes them a hit at parties, Spring celebrations, or as a special treat for Easter Sunday.
- Quick and easy to make, requiring no baking.
- Easily customisable.
🛒 Ingredient notes
Base Ingredients:
Butter - Melts into the digestives, creating a firm, rich base.
Digestives - Crushed to a fine crumb, they form the perfect crunchy foundation for the bars, with a hint of sweetness.
Mini Eggs - Incorporated for a colourful, festive touch, adding texture and a chocolatey bite to the base.
Caramel Layer Ingredients:
Condensed Milk - The backbone of the caramel, providing a sweet, creamy texture that's irresistibly smooth.
Butter - Adds depth and richness to the caramel, enhancing its silky consistency.
Light Brown Sugar - Contributes a molasses-like sweetness, deepening the caramel flavour.
Salt - A pinch to balance the sweetness.
Golden Syrup - Offers a golden sweetness that ties the caramel ingredients together, ensuring a perfect chew.
Topping Ingredients:
Milk Chocolate - Smooth and creamy, it forms a luscious layer that complements the richness beneath.
Dark Chocolate - Introduces a slightly bitter contrast, adding depth to the chocolate topping.
Mini Eggs - Sprinkled on top for a decorative finish, they add crunch and a visually appealing burst of colour.
🔪 Instructions
The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post
One: Place the crushed digestives, melted butter, and chopped mini eggs into a large bowl. Mix the ingredients together with a wooden spoon.
Two: Press the base layer into a 20cm (8") square tin lined with baking paper. Put the tin in the fridge.
Three: Place all of the ingredients for the salted caramel in a non stick pan. Stir constantly over a medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
Four: Turn the heat up to medium-high - stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble. To test if it's done, drop a teaspoon of caramel into a glass of ice cold water. If it forms a soft ball, it's ready.
Five: Pour the caramel over the base and leave to set for 1 hour at room temperature.
Six: Place the milk chocolate and dark chocolate into a microwaveable bowl and heat in 20-second bursts until melted. Pour over the caramel layer, sprinkle over the mini eggs, and leave to set for at least 3 hours before slicing into bars.
Top Tips
- Use a sharp knife to cut them into bars for a neat finish.
- Allow the millionaire's bars to set for at least 3 hours prior to cutting into bars.
🍴 Serving suggestions
Serve the Cadbury mini egg millionaires bars at Easter parties and bake sales along with other fun Easter bakes such as mini egg tiffin and creme egg brownies.
📖 Variations
- Make a classic shortbread base instead.
- For a twist, use white chocolate in place of milk or dark chocolate for the topping. Sprinkle freeze-dried raspberries along with the mini eggs for a tart contrast and a pop of colour.
- Add a layer of smooth or crunchy peanut butter between the caramel and the chocolate topping.
- Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle a combination of mini marshmallows, chopped nuts, and broken biscuit pieces along with the mini eggs.
- Opt for a dark chocolate topping with a higher cocoa content for a less sweet, more intense chocolate flavour. A light sprinkle of sea salt on top enhances the chocolate and balances the sweetness of the caramel and base.
🥡 Storage
Store the bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
❓ Frequently asked questions
To prevent cracking, ensure your millionaire shortbread is fully set before attempting to cut it. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and clean the blade after each cut for smooth slices.
Yes! Wrap the bars individually in cling film and then place them in an airtight container before freezing to maintain freshness.
They typically require at least 3 hours in the fridge to set correctly. For best results, consider chilling overnight.
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Recipe
No Bake Mini Egg Millionaires Bars
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Ingredients
Base
- 420 g Digestives crushed finely (I use a food processor)
- 220 g Butter melted
- 50 g Mini Eggs chopped
Salted Caramel Layer
- 397 g Condensed Milk
- 90 g Unsalted Butter
- 100 g Light Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 tablespoon Golden Syrup
Topping
- 100 g Milk Chocolate broken into pieces
- 100 g Dark Chocolate broken into pieces
- 150 g Mini Eggs halved
Instructions
- Line a 20cm (8") square baking tin with baking paper.
- Place the crushed digestives, melted butter, and chopped mini eggs into a large bowl. Mix the ingredients together with a wooden spoon.420 g Digestives, 220 g Butter, 50 g Mini Eggs
- Press the base layer into the square tin. Put the tin in the fridge.
- Place all of the ingredients for the salted caramel in a non stick pan. Stir constantly over a medium heat until the sugar dissolves.397 g Condensed Milk, 90 g Unsalted Butter, 100 g Light Brown Sugar, 1 teaspoon Sea Salt, 1 tablespoon Golden Syrup
- Turn the heat up to medium-high - stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble. To test if it's done, drop a teaspoon of caramel into a glass of ice cold water. If it forms a soft ball, it's ready.
- Pour the caramel over the base and leave to set for 1 hour at room temperature.
- Place the milk chocolate and dark chocolate into a microwaveable bowl and heat in 20-second bursts until melted. Pour over the caramel layer, sprinkle over the mini eggs, and leave to set for at least 3 hours before slicing into bars.100 g Milk Chocolate, 100 g Dark Chocolate, 150 g Mini Eggs
Notes
- Use a sharp knife to cut them into bars for a neat finish.
- Allow the millionaire's bars to set for at least 3 hours prior to cutting them.
- Store in the fridge.
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