Description
Indulgent classic english toffee delivers rich caramel notes with buttery crunch, dancing between sweet and salty. Chocolate-draped and sprinkled with almonds, this confection promises delightful moments of pure culinary bliss you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Chocolate Coating:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Topping:
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by layering it with parchment paper to create a non-stick surface for toffee preparation.
- Combine butter, sugar, and water in a heavy-bottomed pot, positioning over medium-low heat to initiate the toffee-making process.
- Gently maneuver a wooden spoon through the mixture, encouraging butter to dissolve smoothly without aggressive stirring.
- Continue cooking, periodically rotating the pot to distribute heat evenly, watching for a rich amber transformation and monitoring temperature until it reaches precisely 295F (approximately 15-20 minutes).
- Carefully transfer the molten toffee onto the prepared parchment-lined pan, allowing it to spread naturally across the surface.
- Immediately scatter chocolate chips across the hot toffee, creating an even distribution for optimal melting.
- Allow chocolate to soften for 2-3 minutes, then use a spatula to create a uniform chocolate layer covering the entire toffee surface.
- Delicately sprinkle chopped pecans over the chocolate layer, gently pressing them to ensure they adhere.
- Position the toffee in a stable environment at room temperature, permitting complete solidification for approximately 2 hours.
- Once fully set, fracture or slice the toffee into individual serving pieces using gentle, controlled movements.
Notes
- Precision Matters Use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature tracking to prevent burning or undercooking the toffee.
- Ingredient Swap Substitute pecans with almonds or walnuts for different flavor profiles and texture variations.
- Dietary Modification Replace dairy butter with coconut oil for a vegan-friendly version that maintains rich, creamy consistency.
- Storage Tip Store toffee pieces in airtight container between parchment layers to prevent sticking and maintain crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: English
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg