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    Home » Recipes » Bars & Brownies

    Best Ever Malteser Tiffin Recipe

    Published: Oct 14, 2024 by Beth Sachs · 6 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    An easy 5 ingredient chocolate Malteser tiffin recipe - the ultimate indulgent treat!

    This easy no-bake Malteser traybake is super simple to make and perfect for bake sales, parties, and even Afternoon Tea! It's pretty much the same delicious recipe as my mini egg tiffin, but swaps the Cadbury mini eggs for Maltesers!

    Chocolate malteser tiffin bars on a wooden board.

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    I love an indulgent no-bake chocolate fridge cake, and this easy Malteser tiffin is right up there with the best of them!

    Rich chocolate (milk, white and dark!), crushed digestive biscuits, and addictive Maltesers are the main ingredients in this easy tiffin recipe, not forgetting the all-important sweet golden syrup and butter too!

    There's also a secret ingredient to prevent the chocolate topping from cracking!

    👩‍🍳 Love chocolate tiffin? Try my easy chocolate orange tiffin recipe using Terrys chocolate orange.

    Jump to:
    • ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
    • 🛒 Ingredient notes
    • 🔪 How to make no-bake Malteser tiffin
    • Top Tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ Frequently asked questions
    • 😋 More no-bake treats to try!
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!

    1. An easy no-bake chocolate Malteser fridge cake recipe.
    2. Only 5 main ingredients.
    3. Quick to make - less than 10 minutes.
    4. Perfect for parties and bake sales.

    🛒 Ingredient notes

    Ingredients for chocolate Malteser tiffin.

    Maltesers – the star of the show – can be swapped for chopped Cadbury Crunchie bars to make honeycomb tiffin.

    Digestive biscuits – crushed into small pieces – can be replaced with ginger nuts or Rich Tea.

    Chocolate – a mix of dark and milk for the base, white and dark for the topping.

    Butter – unsalted is best.

    Golden syrup – or swap for honey if you prefer.

    Vegetable oil (optional) – helps prevent the chocolate topping from cracking when cut.

    A slice of Malteser tiffin on a blue and white plate.

    🔪 How to make no-bake Malteser tiffin

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Place the chopped dark and milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl, along with the butter and golden syrup. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring with a wooden spoon between each burst until smooth. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.

    Two: In a large bowl, combine the crushed digestives and Maltesers, mixing them together evenly.

    Three: Pour the cooled chocolate mixture over the crushed biscuits and Maltesers. Stir well until everything is fully coated.

    Four: Transfer the mixture into a 20cm square baking tin, lined with overhanging clingfilm or baking paper (parchment). Press it down firmly using the back of a spoon to create an even layer. Place the tin in the fridge while you prepare the topping.

    Making the chocolate tiffin base - process photos.

    Five: Melt the dark chocolate and white chocolate separately in the microwave, using short bursts. Stir in a few drops of vegetable oil into each bowl to prevent the topping from cracking when cut.

    Six: Spoon dollops of both melted chocolates over the chilled tiffin. Use a skewer or toothpick to swirl the chocolates together, creating a marble effect.

    Seven: Scatter the reserved whole Maltesers on top, gently pressing them into the surface.

    Eight: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Once set, lift the tiffin out of the tin, place it on a chopping board, and cut into bars with a sharp knife.

    Chocolate swirl topping for the tiffin.

    Top Tips

    • If preferred, melt the butter and golden syrup in a saucepan over low heat, then stir in the chopped chocolate until fully melted.
    • The microwave method is quicker, but melt the mixture in short bursts, stirring between each, to prevent burning and graininess.
    • To speed up the setting process, place the tin in the freezer for 45 minutes before cutting the tiffin into bars.
    • Store the tiffin bars in the fridge, especially during warm weather, to keep them firm.
    • Always line the baking tin with overhanging clingfilm or nonstick baking paper for easy removal of the tiffin in one piece.
    • Add a few drops of vegetable oil to the melted chocolate for the topping to prevent cracking when sliced.
    • No 20cm square baking pan? Use a 2lb loaf tin instead for the same delicious result in a different shape.
    Malteser tiffin on a wooden board.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    Serve the Malteser tiffin at parties and bake sales - kids and adults love it! It's also great for Afternoon tea with cherry and almond scones and sticky date flapjacks.

    📖 Variations

    • Swap the Maltesers for another chocolate-coated sweet, such as Crunchie bars, for a different twist.
    • Use shortbread biscuits or Rich Tea biscuits instead of digestives for a buttery, melt-in-the-mouth base.
    • Add the zest of an orange to create a rich chocolate orange flavour.
    • For a Malteser Rocky Road, mix in a handful of mini marshmallows.
    • Add raisins, sultanas, or even chocolate-covered raisins for extra sweetness and texture.
    • For an indulgent treat, stir 150g of chocolate chips into the tiffin base for extra chocolatey goodness.
    • A handful of chopped nuts will add a lovely crunch to the mix.
    • To cut down on calories, skip the chocolate marble topping—it’s still delicious without it!
    Overhead shot of Malteser tiffin on a wooden board, cut into bars.

    🥡 Storage

    Store - the tiffin can be made up to 3 days in advance and kept in the fridge in an airtight container. Leftovers will stay fresh for up to a week in the fridge—though they’ll probably disappear much sooner! While the Maltesers may soften slightly over time, it won’t affect the delicious flavour.

    Freeze - freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container.

    ❓ Frequently asked questions

    What's the difference between tiffin and rocky road?

    The main difference between chocolate tiffin and rocky road is marshmallows. Rocky road contains marshmallows and tiffin does not.

    How do you cut tiffin?

    1. Line the tin with baking paper or clingfilm so that the tiffin, once set, can be removed to a chopping board easily.
    2. Take the tiffin out of the fridge (or freezer) 20 minutes before cutting to soften it slightly.
    3. Use a sharp knife to cut long strips, then turn the chopping board around 180 degrees and cut long strips the other way.
    4. Add a few drops of vegetable oil to the chocolate topping to prevent it from cracking when cut.

    😋 More no-bake treats to try!

    • Mini Egg Tiffin
    • Christmas Tiffin
    • Chocolate Tiffin
    • White Chocolate Tiffin
    • Biscoff Tiffin
    • Biscoff Rocky Road
    No bake Malteser traybake cut into bars on a wooden board.

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    Best Ever Malteser Tiffin

    Enjoy this easy no-bake Malteser tiffin, a delicious mix of chocolate, crunchy biscuits, and sweet Maltesers. Perfect for a quick treat or sharing with friends.
    Course Bars
    Cuisine British
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Chilling Time 2 hours hours
    Total Time 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
    Servings 16
    Calories 397kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowl
    • Rolling Pin
    • 20 cm (8'') Square Baking Tin
    • Cling Film
    • Wooden Spoon
    • Kitchen Scales
    • Skewers

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 250 g Digestives crushed into pieces leaving some pieces larger for texture
    • 150 g Dark Chocolate chopped or broken into pieces
    • 150 g Milk Chocolate chopped or broken into pieces
    • 100 g Butter unsalted
    • 125 g Golden Syrup
    • 150 g Maltesers left whole

    For the topping

    • 100 g Dark Chocolate broken into pieces
    • 100 g White Chocolate broken into pieces
    • 150 g Maltesers some chopped or crushed and some left whole
    • ¼ teaspoon Vegetable Oil

    Instructions

    • Line a 20cm square baking tin with clingfilm or nonstick baking paper, making sure it overhangs the edges of the tin.
    • Place the chopped dark and milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl, along with the butter and golden syrup. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring with a wooden spoon between each burst until smooth. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
      150 g Dark Chocolate, 150 g Milk Chocolate, 100 g Butter, 125 g Golden Syrup
    • In a large bowl, combine the crushed digestives and Maltesers, mixing them together evenly.
      150 g Maltesers, 250 g Digestives
    • Pour the cooled chocolate mixture over the crushed biscuits and Maltesers. Stir well until everything is fully coated.
    • Transfer the mixture into the tin. Press it down firmly using the back of a spoon to create an even layer. Place the tin in the fridge while you prepare the topping.

    For the topping

    • Melt the dark chocolate and white chocolate separately in the microwave, using short bursts. Stir in a few drops of vegetable oil into each bowl to prevent the topping from cracking when cut.
      100 g Dark Chocolate, 100 g White Chocolate, ¼ teaspoon Vegetable Oil
    • Spoon dollops of both melted chocolates over the chilled tiffin. Use a skewer or toothpick to swirl the chocolates together, creating a marble effect.
    • Scatter over the Maltesers reserved for the topping and press down lightly.
      150 g Maltesers
    • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Once set, lift the tiffin out of the tin, place it on a chopping board, and cut into bars with a sharp knife.

    Notes

    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Best Ever Malteser Tiffin
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    397
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    23
    g
    35
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    11
    g
    69
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    2
    mg
    1
    %
    Sodium
     
    116
    mg
    5
    %
    Potassium
     
    243
    mg
    7
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    48
    g
    16
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Sugar
     
    32
    g
    36
    %
    Protein
     
    5
    g
    10
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    11
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    51
    mg
    5
    %
    Iron
     
    4
    mg
    22
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Claudia Lamascolo

      March 28, 2022 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      These look delicious and a must try I am book marking for Easter~

      Reply
    2. Elaine

      March 28, 2022 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      This the perfect recipe if you ask me. Great as a snack but even better as a gift. Yum!

      Reply
    3. Emily Flint

      March 28, 2022 at 1:59 pm

      5 stars
      I've been looking for something unique to make for my mom, who loves malted milk balls. She is going to love this one!

      Reply
    4. Ieva

      March 28, 2022 at 2:20 pm

      5 stars
      I adore Maltesers so I knew I would like this recipe, but it was even better than I thought! So easy to make! It was gone within an hour of taking it out of the freezer 🙂

      Reply
    5. Michelle

      March 29, 2022 at 1:16 am

      5 stars
      Amazing! Maltesers are my favorite, and these are so easy to make!

      Reply
    6. Kim Young

      November 14, 2024 at 3:18 pm

      5 stars
      Just the best Tiffin recipe ever. I have to ration my husband or he’d eat too much too quickly. Not too sweet. Thank you

      Reply
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