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Easy Chocolate Tiffin Recipe

A rich, decadent, and chocolatey no-bake treat, this easy chocolate tiffin recipe is perfect for parties and bake sales!
Course Bars
Cuisine British
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 303kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scales
  • Rolling Pin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Microwave
  • 20 cm (8'') Square Baking Tin
  • Baking Paper

Ingredients

  • 250 g Digestives place in a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin, leaving some large pieces for texture.
  • 200 g Dark Chocolate broken into pieces
  • 100 g Milk Chocolate broken into pieces
  • 100 g Butter cubed
  • 150 g Golden Syrup
  • 2 teaspoon Cocoa Powder

For the topping

  • 200 g Milk Chocolate broken into pieces
  • ¼ teaspoon Vegetable Oil

Instructions

  • Line a 20cm square baking tin with non stick baking paper or clingfilm.
  • Place the butter, golden syrup, and broken milk and dark chocolate pieces in a large microwaveable bowl. Microwave in 30-second bursts (stirring in between) until everything is melted together.
    200 g Dark Chocolate, 100 g Milk Chocolate, 100 g Butter, 150 g Golden Syrup
  • Fold in the crushed digestive biscuits and cocoa powder until all of the biscuits are coated in the chocolate mixture.
    250 g Digestives, 2 teaspoon Cocoa Powder
  • Press the mixture firmly into a lined tin (use the back of a heavy metal spoon to really compact it down).
  • For the milk chocolate topping, melt the milk chocolate pieces (and a few drops of vegetable oil) in the microwave in 30-second bursts to ensure it doesn't go grainy. Spread the melted milk chocolate onto the tiffin base and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight.
    200 g Milk Chocolate, ¼ teaspoon Vegetable Oil
  • Take the tiffin out of the fridge 10-15 minutes prior to cutting it into bars, to ensure the chocolate topping doesn't crack.

Notes

Expert Tips:
  • Since chocolate is the star ingredient in this recipe, it's important to use good quality chocolate.
  • Add a few drops of vegetable oil to the milk chocolate topping to prevent the top from cracking when cut. Coconut oil can also be used.
  • One way to prevent any cracks is to let the tiffin rest outside the fridge for about 10 - 15 minutes before slicing it into bars. This allows it to slightly soften.
  • For neatly cut bars, use a long sharp knife for cutting, and wipe it clean with a paper towel between each cut.
  • If you're serving the tiffin to adults only, use all dark chocolate in the base for a more grown-up taste.
 
Variations:
  • Add 75g of chopped walnuts or pecan nuts for crunch and texture.
  • Add a few tablespoons of smooth peanut butter to the melted chocolate before mixing in the other ingredients for a delicious peanut butter twist.
  • Add 100g of dried fruit such as raisins, chopped dried apricots, glace cherries, or dried cranberries.
  • Try using different biscuits such as ginger biscuits, shortbread, Oreos, hobnobs, or jammie dodgers.
  • Stir in crushed honeycomb, smarties, mini daim bars, mini eggs, chopped mars bars, or other chocolate candy.
  • Add a few drops of peppermint extract to the melted chocolate for a refreshing and festive twist. You can also top the tiffin with crushed candy canes or chopped mint chocolate.
  • Swap the dark chocolate for white chocolate for a lighter, creamier version of the tiffin. You can also add some dried cranberries or chopped pistachios for a pop of color and flavour.
  • Add a glug of Baileys to make boozy chocolate tiffin.
 
Storage:
Make-Ahead - The tiffin can be made up to 3 days in advance.
Store - Tiffin bars should be kept in an airtight container in a cool dry place. If the weather is very hot, store the tiffin in the fridge to stop it from melting. It will keep for up to 5 days.
Freeze - Tiffin is freezer friendly. Place the cut bars in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Alternatively, wrap the whole slab in two layers of foil and freeze it as one big piece.
 
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
Easy Chocolate Tiffin Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
303
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
 
0.004
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
0.4
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
109
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
178
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
38
g
13
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
24
g
27
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
8
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0.2
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
34
mg
3
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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