Chocolate Triscuit Toffee Food

CHOCOLATE TOFFEE

Steps:

• Line a sided sheet pan with a silicone baking mat, or oil it well with vegetable oil (or use a heavyweight nonstick sheet pan).
• Pour the sugar into the center of a saucepan fitted with a candy thermometer. Pour the water around the edge of the pan and wait to allow the water to moisten the sugar. (You can draw a clean finger through the center of the pan to allow some water to seep in.) Add the corn syrup and bring to a boil. Add the butter and boil until the mixture reaches 300 degrees F.
• Turn off the heat and whisk in the cocoa; then stir in the nuts. Quickly pour the mixture onto the center of the prepared pan and let it spread out - it may not reach the sides of the pan. Set aside to cool at room temperature until hard. Using your hands (I wear gloves to avoid fingerprints), pry the toffee out of the pan and break into large pieces. Store in an airtight container. The toffee will keep well for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.

TRISCUIT CHOCOLATE COVERED CRACKERS

Steps:

• Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In microwave or small double boiler, use low to medium heat to melt semi-sweet chocolate chips, stirring occasionally until smooth.
• Dip crackers into chocolate and place on parchment paper. When all crackers have been dipped, sprinkle with salt or sugar if desired and place in fridge to set.
• Alternatively, chill crackers for approximately five minutes. Melt white chocolate chips and drizzle over crackers.

BUTTERCRUNCH TOFFEE

Steps:

• Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
• Measure the butter in a medium saucepan over medium high heat and swirl the pan to coat the sides with melted butter (this will help prevent the sugar from crystallizing as it cooks). Add the sugar and water and bring up to a boil still over medium high heat while stirring often with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula. Once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and stir constantly until the mixture reaches 300ºF (150ºC) on a candy thermometer (it will only be a pale amber colour, not caramel-coloured). Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla and salt, then quickly pour the mixture onto the prepared tray (do not spread it around). Let this set until completely cooled, about 2 hours.
• Before coating it with chocolate, gently wipe the top surface of the buttercrunch with a paper towel, to take away any excess oil (this could prevent the chocolate from sticking properly). Have ready a second baking tray lined with parchment paper.
• To temper the chocolate, melt 9 oz (270 g) of the chocolate in a metal bowl placed over a pot of barely simmering water, stirring until it has melted and is within a temperature between 113-122ºF (45-50ºC). If the chocolate gets warmer than this, then you need to let it cool below 113ºF (45ºC) and re-warm. Remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the remaining 3 oz (90 g) of chocolate and stir to melt, continuing to stir until the chocolate reaches a temperature of 82ºF (28ºC). Return the bowl to the water bath and stir to warm up to between 88-90ºF (31-32ºC) - this doesn't take long. At this point the chocolate is ready for using and will set at room temperature with a nice satin finish.
• Pour half of the chocolate over the buttercruch and spread to cover it evenly and as close to the edges as possible. Sprinkle the chocolate with half of the almonds and a light sprinkling of sea salt. Once set (about 3 minutes), place the second parchment-lined baking tray over the buttercrunch and carefully invert - now the chocolate-coated side should be on the bottom, on the second tray. Peel away the parchment from the buttercrunch and wipe this side with a paper towel. Pour the remaining half of the chocolate over this side and spread evenly, finishing with a sprinkling of the remaining almonds and a little sea salt. Once the chocolate is almost set, pop the tray into the fridge for just 3-4 minutes - this "cures" or sets the chocolate. After this time, remove the chocolate, and it can be cracked into pieces and stored in an airtight container at room temperature (out of direct sunlight).

CHOCOLATE TOFFEE TRIFLE

Steps:

• Bake the cake in a 13 by 9-inch baking pan according to the package's directions. Pour pudding into a bowl and add milk and Kahlua; mix well. Leave Heath bars in wrappers and pound with a hammer to crush.
• In a very large pretty Trifle dish or glass bowl, layer in this order:
• 1/2 the cake cubes
• 1/2 the pudding mixture
• 1/2 the whipped cream
• 1/2 the Heath bars
• Repeat layers. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

CHOCOLATE TRISCUIT TOFFEE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheet with foil. Line baking sheet with Triscuit Crackers in single layer, making sure cracker edges touch.
• In small saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar - bring to boil and boil for 2-3 minutes. Pour caramel mixture over Triscuit Crackers making sure all are covered evenly.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes until sauce bubbles over surface. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Put back in oven 1 minute to melt chips. Remove from oven and spread chocolate evenly over Triscuit Crackers with spatula. Let cool completely in refrigerator and break into squares. Once cool, store in airtight container.

EASY CHOCOLATE TRIFLE

Steps:

• Prepare cake batter and bake in 13x9-inch pan as directed on package. Cool completely.
• Beat pudding mixes and milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 min.
• Cut cake into 1/2-inch cubes. Layer half each of the cake, pudding, COOL WHIP and chopped chocolate in trifle bowl. Repeat layers.

CHOCOLATE-TOFFEE TRIFLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter and flour 9-inch square baking pan with 2-inch-high sides. Melt 1 1/2 ounces chocolate in top of double boiler set over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from over water. Let cool 10 minutes.
• Sift flour, baking soda and salt into medium bowl. Beat brown sugar and butter in large bowl until blended. Add egg; beat well. Beat in yolk.Add melted chocolate; beat until blended. Mix in dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Add 1/2 cup boiling water and vanilla; stir until blended (batter will be thin.)
• Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Transfer pan to rack and cool completely. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover with foil and store at room temperature.)
• Beat cream in large bowl until stiff peaks form. Spoon 1 1/2 cups whipped cream into bottom of large glass trifle bowl. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup toffee bits. Crumble 1/3 of cake over toffee. Repeat layering of whipped cream, toffee bits and cake, creating 3 layers of each. Spoon remaining whipped cream over top, spreading to cover. Cover trifle; refrigerate at least 4 hours. (Trifle can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
• Sprinkle trifle with chocolate shavings and serve.

CHOCOLATE TOFFEE BISCUITS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips and toffee bits. , Drop by 2 tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Brush with melted butter; sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 425° for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm., Freeze option: Freeze cooled biscuits in resealable plastic freezer bags. To use, heat in a preheated 350° oven 15-20 minutes.

BEST TOFFEE EVER - SUPER EASY

Steps:

• In a large heavy bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the butter is melted. Allow to come to a boil, and cook until the mixture becomes a dark amber color, and the temperature has reached 285 degrees F (137 degrees C). Stir occasionally.
• While the toffee is cooking, cover a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
• As soon as the toffee reaches the proper temperature, pour it out onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the chocolate over the top, and let it set for a minute or two to soften. Spread the chocolate into a thin even layer once it is melted. Sprinkle the nuts over the chocolate, and press in slightly. Putting a plastic bag over your hand will minimize the mess.
• Place the toffee in the refrigerator to chill until set. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container.

HEATH TOFFEE CHOCOLATE TRIFLE

Steps:

• Follow the instructions on the box to prepare the cake mix and chocolate pudding.
• Crumble the cake witha fork until you get smaller pieces and let the cake cool for 30 minutes.
• In a large glass bowl, layer - cake, chocolate pudding and whipped topping until you get to the top.
• The top layer is whipped topping with a garnish of Heath Toffee Bits.
• Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to one day and serve.
• * I recommend layering in a glass bowl to show off both the layers of this dessert and the garnish of the Heath Toffee Bits.