Easy-peasy decadence, that’s how I will describe this easy Chocolate Tiffin recipe. This classic English no-bake dessert is my go-to easy chocolaty snack or dessert.
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Chocolate Tiffin
This chocolate fridge cake is filled with scrumptious ingredients that pack all their flavor in one big bite. Experience is not required to make this homemade treat; all you really need is a few ingredients and 10 minutes to put this dessert together.
Tiffin also know as chocolate cement, chocolate concrete, and biscuit cake.
This chocolate Tiffin is a refrigerator cake which means that you don’t have to bake it and it is also freezer friendly.
This recipe is kid-friendly. The main ingredients of this recipe are chocolate and biscuits, which are a sure hit for kids. I also like to make this dessert with my kids as a bonding activity.
Ingredients
Complete information on ingredients and quantities is in the recipe card at the end of the post.
Digestive biscuits: It holds liquids very well and does not break its shape or crumble easily, making it a good base for your tiffin. You can make this recipe gluten-free by using a gluten-free biscuit.
Butter: Aside from adding richness to the flavors of the recipe, it also adds structure to the final product.
Light brown sugar: It adds a more subtle sweetness and moisture to desserts.
Golden syrup: This is a popular sweetener used in the United Kingdom. It is also called Treacle and looks like honey.
Cocoa Powder: It is mainly used to add a rich and deep flavor to chocolate-based desserts.
Raisins: Raisins have that sweet taste, which I like, and they go so well with biscuits and chocolate.
Chocolate, for the topping: I add a melted milk chocolate layer on the top.
How to Make Chocolate Tiffin - Step by Step
Preparation: Before you start, make sure to line a 20x20 cm baking pan with parchment paper.
One: Put the biscuits in a Ziplock bag and beat with a rolling pin until crushed. You can also put them in a food processor so you can crush them easily.
Two: In a large saucepan, add butter, sugar, and golden syrup over medium heat and mix until the butter is melted.
Tip: Make sure to melt the butter on medium heat to avoid burning it.
Three: Turn off the heat, add the crushed biscuits, raisins, and cocoa and stir until incorporated well.
Four: Press the mixture into the pan. Make sure that there are no bubbles in the mixture. You can put a towel underneath the pan and give it a few good whacks on a counter to remove air packets.
Tip: When pouring the mixture onto your pan, use a spatula and press the mixture well to make an even layer.
Five: Put the mixture in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
Make The Topping
Seven: Put the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and put it inside your microwave.
Eight: Heat the chocolate in 30-second intervals. Take the chocolate out and mix it. Reheat until all chocolate chunks are melted. The consistency of the chocolate must look like a ganache (creamy) and it should be looking glossy.
Tip: You can use a double broiler to melt the chocolate.
Nine: Take out the mixture from the freezer and pour your melted chocolate mixture on top. Put the chocolate and tiffin mixture back into the fridge until it becomes firm (at least 2 hours). Cut into squares for serving.
How To Cut The Tiffin?
Take the Chocolate Tiffin out of the fridge before serving it, and let it cool for a bit. Once you’re ready to serve it, heat your knife by running it through hot water.
This will make it easy to cut the Chocolate Tiffin and avoid any chocolate sticking to your knife.
Variations
- You can add other toppings to this dessert. Berries pair well with chocolate, or you can add chocolate shavings for extra sweetness. Also, nuts, and pumpkin seeds are a healthy and tasty addition to any recipe.
- If you don’t have digestive biscuits, you can crush graham crackers. You can also buy crushed Grahams in the grocery store.
- If you don’t have golden syrup, you can use brown rice syrup or light corn syrup. Honey is a good choice as well.
Storage
To Store: Tiffin is best stored in the fridge to prevent the chocolate from melting. They will last for 5-6 days.
Make Ahead of Time: To make the recipe ahead of time, you can make the Tiffin mixture the night before you plan to serve it. This will give enough time for the Chocolate Mixture to cool. All you must do next is to melt the chocolate and pour it into your firm mixture.
To freeze: You can also freeze this dessert. Make sure to wrap it well before storing it in the fridge. They will last for 1-2 months.
More Chocolate Recipes
- Baked Chocolate Cheesecake
- Chocolate Fork Biscuits
- Naked Chocolate Cake Recipe
- Easter Tiffin with Mini Eggs
- Quick Microwave Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Recipe
Easy Chocolate Tiffin
Ingredients
- 300 g Digestive biscuits
- 150 g butter
- 140 g light brown sugar
- 200 g golden syrup
- 25 g cocoa powder
- 125 g raisins or sultanas
For The Topping
- 200 g milk chocolate
Instructions
- Line 20x20 cm baking pan with parchment paper.
- Put the biscuits in a ziplock bag and beat with a rolling pin until crushed.
- In a large saucepan, add butter, sugar, and honey over medium heat and mix until the butter is melted.
- Turn off the heat, add the crushed biscuits, raisins and cocoa and stir until incorporated.
- Press the mixture into the pan (Push it down firmly) and put it in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
For The Topping
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave and then pour it over the tiffin, then put it back in the fridge until firm. Cut into squares.
Farah
Delicious and easy to make. I used dark chocolate!
Cico
Can I make this recipe with white chocolate?
Radwa
Yes, you can.