Millionaire’s Shortbread in Saigon: The Secret Caramel Slice
Câu trả lời ngắn gọn: We bake authentic Millionaire’s Shortbread (also known as a Caramel Slice to our Aussie customers) right here in our District 3 bakery. It features a dense buttery biscuit base, a massive layer of soft caramel, and a dark chocolate shell finished with Bạc Liêu sea salt. Because the caramel melts easily in the Saigon heat, you won’t see it sitting in our display case. It is a secret menu item—you have to walk into our shop in Bàn Cờ Ward and ask for it, or order it for direct delivery.
The Most Dangerous Dessert
If you want the secret to being a millionaire at Dulce de Saigon, you have to know what to ask for.
Hidden in our fridge is one of the most intensely sweet, terrifyingly rich desserts we have ever produced: the famous Millionaire’s Shortbread.
You have to be careful when you talk about this dessert. A lot of cultures lay claim to it, and if you say the wrong name, you will get corrected. To the Brits, it’s a Millionaire’s Shortbread. To the Australians, it’s a Caramel Slice.
Whatever you call it, the architecture is the same: a buttery shortbread biscuit base, a fat, golden layer of pure caramel, and a shell of chocolate on top.
Hiding from the Heat
You won’t find this dessert on display when you walk into our bakery.
The caramel layer is so thick and so soft that if it sits outside in the aggressive Ho Chi Minh City heat, it will completely melt and collapse. We keep them hidden away in the cold, waiting for the people who know exactly what they want.
The Local Twist: Bạc Liêu Sea Salt
When we first tested the traditional recipe, we actually couldn’t handle it. The sheer volume of caramel paired with milk chocolate made the dessert so overwhelmingly sweet that it made our teeth hurt.
To fix it, we made two crucial changes. First, we swapped the milk chocolate shell for a bitter dark chocolate to give the slice some defensive structure. Second, we topped that dark chocolate with coarse, savory sea salt harvested directly from Bạc Liêu, Vietnam.
The local sea salt completely changes the game. That sharp, savory crunch cuts right through the fat of the caramel and the bitterness of the dark chocolate, turning an overly sweet confection into a perfectly balanced, addictive dessert.
It might still make your dentist cringe, but it is entirely worth it. If you are in District 3, come into the shop and ask us to pull one out of the fridge for you.
Điều mọi người nói
The regulars who know to ask for it are loyal — and they rarely stop at one item:
“Strongly recommend the millionaires shortbread, as well as the cinnamon roll.” — Chad W., Google ★★★★★
He’s not wrong about the pairing — a lot of regulars grab the slice và a cinnamon roll on the way out. Part of our 4.8★ trung bình dựa trên 682 đánh giá Google.
— Garret, Đồng sáng lập
Về tác giả: Garret Nelson is Dulce de Saigon’s co-founder, a longtime Saigon F&B operator — the one who finished this slice with Bạc Liêu sea salt to tame the sweetness. More at câu chuyện của chúng tôi.
📍 Làm thế nào để sở hữu ngay
Our Millionaire’s Shortbread is a secret menu item, but you can get it daily at our bakery in District 3 (382/15 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Phường Bàn Cờ). We’re open 8 AM–9 PM. Just ask the barista.
If you want it delivered cold directly to your door in Saigon:
– Giao hàng trực tiếp: order.ipos.vn
– Ứng dụng GrabFood | ShopeeFood
– Large Orders: Nhắn tin trực tiếp cho chúng tôi trên Zalo (0903 305 993) for bulk requests.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the difference between Millionaire’s Shortbread and a Caramel Slice?
They are essentially the exact same dessert. “Millionaire’s Shortbread” is the traditional British and Scottish name, while “Caramel Slice” is the preferred name in Australia and New Zealand. Both feature shortbread, caramel, and chocolate.
Why is it not on display in the bakery?
Because of the intense heat in Ho Chi Minh City, the thick caramel layer will melt at room temperature. We keep them refrigerated to maintain their perfect texture.
Do you use local ingredients?
Yes. To balance the extreme sweetness of the caramel, we finish the dark chocolate shell with high-quality, savory sea salt sourced directly from Bạc Liêu, Vietnam.
