Chocolate Tiffin
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Chocolate Tiffin
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Tiffin is oh-so-simple to make and is a crowd-pleaser with young and old alike. Found in cafes throughout picturesque Scotland, it also takes a prominent spot during Burns Night, bake sales and leisurely afternoon teas.We are elevating our recipe by skipping the more traditional use of cocoa powder and going all-in with pure milk chocolate.
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Ingredients
For the tiffin
- 400 grams milk chocolate
- 100 grams unsalted butter
- 250 grams shortbread biscuits
- 100 grams raisins or sultanas
- 80 grams glace cherries
- 50 grams salted peanuts
For the chocolate swirl topping
- 100 grams milk chocolate
- 100 grams dark chocolate
- 100 grams white chocolate
- glace cherries for decoration about 8 cherries, halved
- peanuts for decoration
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Instructions
- Line a 20cm x 20cm (8" x 8") square tray with parchment paper. It's essential to line the tray and leave a slight overhang of paper. A big help when it comes to effortlessly removing the tiffin later on.
- Roughly chop the shortbread, glace cherries and salted peanuts. Set aside.
- Break up 400g of milk chocolate into a large mixing bowl, then add the butter.
- Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until the butter and chocolate are fully melted. Mix them well together.
- Add the chopped shortbreads, cherries, peanuts and raisins to the melted chocolate.
- Fold all the ingredients together. No need to be gentle as it takes a bit of elbow grease. Ensure all the pieces are well-covered in the chocolate. A firm squishing motion with a large, sturdy spoon works wonders.
- Tip the tiffin mixture into the prepared tin. Using the same large, sturdy spoon, press the mixture down, working it into all the corners.
- Smooth the top of the tiffin with the back of a spoon. For any stubborn large pieces of biscuit sticking up, crush them into the chocolate with the spoon. Set aside.
- In three separate bowls, melt 100g each of dark, milk and white chocolate in the microwave. Make sure the chocolate is fully melted and has a smooth, runny consistency.
- Randomly dollop spoonfuls of each chocolate across the surface of the tiffin.
- Use a fork to swirl the melted chocolate for a marbled effect.
- While the chocolate topping is still warm, dot additional pieces of glace cherries and peanuts across the surface.
- Place the tray in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours to set.
- Once the tiffin is set, lift it from the tray and place it on a chopping board. Use a large, sharp knife to slice the tiffin into squares, bars or triangles.If you notice the chocolate topping is breaking, dip the knife into a jug with boiling water, wipe it dry and then make the slices.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
399kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.002g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
83mg
(3%)
Potassium
278mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
18IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16triangles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 399kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 278mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 18IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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