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Best Ever Malteser Tiffin

An easy 5 ingredient no -bake chocolate Malteser tiffin recipe - the ultimate indulgent treat!
Course Bars
Cuisine British
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 397kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

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

Ingredients

  • 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 dark chocolate and milk chocolate for the tiffin in a heat proof bowl with the butter and golden syrup. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring with a wooden spoon inbetween. Allow to cool to room temperature.
    150 g Dark Chocolate, 150 g Milk Chocolate, 100 g Butter, 125 g Golden Syrup
  • Place the crushed digestives and Maltesers in a large bowl and stir.
    150 g Maltesers, 250 g Digestives
  • Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the crushed biscuits and Maltesers and mix to combine.
  • Spoon the tiffin into a 20cm square baking tin, lined with clingfilm, and press down firmly with the back of a spoon. Place the tin in the fridge whilst you make the topping

For the topping

  • Melt the dark chocolate and white chocolate in the microwave in two separate bowls. Add a few drops of vegetable oil to each bowl and mix in (this will prevent the topping from cracking when cut).
    100 g Dark Chocolate, 100 g White Chocolate, ¼ teaspoon Vegetable Oil
  • Dollop spoons of the dark and white chocolate over the tiffin and use a skewer to create a marble effect.
  • Scatter over the Maltesers reserved for the topping and press down lightly.
    150 g Maltesers
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours before lifting the tiffin out of the tin (using the overhanging clingfilm) onto a chopping board and cutting into bars with a sharp knife.

Notes

Expert Tips:
  • If you prefer you can melt the butter and syrup on a low heat on the hob and stir in the chopped-up chocolate until it all melts together. I find the microwave method is easier, but you must melt it in short bursts, stirring in between every time, to prevent the chocolate from burning and becoming grainy.
  • To speed up the setting process (meaning you can tuck in quicker!), place the tin in the freezer for 45 minutes, before cutting the tiffin into bars.
  • Store the tiffin bars in the fridge, especially if it's warm!
  • Always line the tin with cling film (or nonstick baking paper) to ensure you can easily remove the tiffin from the tin in one piece.
  • Adding a few drops of vegetable oil to the melted chocolate for the topping will help prevent it from cracking when cut.
 
Variations:
  • Swap the Maltesers for another chocolate-coated candy such as Crunchie Bars.
  • Use shortbread biscuits instead of digestives.
  • Add the zest of an orange for a chocolate orange flavour.
  • Add a handful of mini marshmallows to make Malteser Rocky Road.
  • Add raisins, sultanas or even chocolate raisins for more sweetness and texture.
  • A handful of chopped nuts would add a lovely crunch to the tiffin.
  • Lower the calories and leave off the chocolate marble topping.
 
Storage:
Store: The no-bake chocolate traybake can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the fridge in an airtight container. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for a week....but they won't last that long!
Freeze: Malteser tiffin bars can be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container.
 
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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