Mixed Berry Chocolate Toffee Bites Food

MIXED-BERRY CHOCOLATE-TOFFEE BITES

Steps:

• Line large baking sheet with foil. Stir chocolate in small bowl set over saucepan of simmering water until melted, smooth, and warm. Remove bowl from over water. Mix orange peel into chocolate, if desired. Spoon by teaspoonfuls onto foil, spacing about 1 1/2 inches apart (do not spread). Top with berries and toffee, making sure toppings touch melted chocolate. Chill until chocolate sets, about 15 minutes. Remove from foil.

CHOCOLATE TOFFEE BITES

Steps:

• Place the sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and caramelize on high heat stirring constantly. It will turn amber brown in about 5 minutes. When it is a uniform caramel color, add the butter, and stir it in. Once mostly combined, add the chocolate, and stir to blend. Pour it out onto a silpat or parchment lined sheet pan, and spread it with an offset spatula 1/8-inch thick. Let cool and break into small pieces. Store in an airtight container;

CHOCOLATE TOFFEE BITES

Steps:

• Place the sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and caramelize on high heat stirring constantly. It will turn amber brown in about 5 minutes. When it is a uniform caramel color, add the butter, and stir it in. Once mostly combined, add the chocolate, and stir to blend. Pour it out onto a silpat or parchment lined sheet pan, and spread it with an offset spatula 1/8-inch thick. Let cool and break into small pieces. Store in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE TOFFEE BITES

Steps:

• Base:.
• Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Line a 9" x 13" (3 L) baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Mix flour, sugar and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mixture will be ery dry. Press into prepared pan. Sprinkle pecans evenly over mixture.
• Topping:.
• Cook butter and sugar in a small saucepan, stirring constantly until mixture begins to boil. Boil one minute. Pour over pecans.
• Bake in preheated oven 18-20 minutes, until topping is bubbling.
• Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Let stand 3-5 minutes. Carefully spread to cover. Cool in refrigerator until chocolate sets. Cut into squares.
• Quick Tips and Tricks:.
• Lining a baking sheet with parchment paper, overlapping the sides, makes for easy removal and cutting of squares.

CHOCOLATE TOFFEE BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Line a 9x13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Lining a baking sheet with parchment paper, overlapping the sides, makes for easy removal and cutting of squares.
• BASE: Mix flour, sugar and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mixture will be very dry. Press into prepared pan. Sprinkle pecans over mixture.
• TOPPING: Cook butter and sugar in a small saucepan, stirring constantly until mixture begins to boil. Boil one minute. Pour over pecans.
• Bake in preheated oven 18-20 minutes, until topping is bubblng.
• Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Let stand 3-5 minutes. Carefully spread to cover. Cool in refrigerator until chocolate sets. Cut into squares.

CHOCOLATE-MIXED BERRY BAKED CUSTARD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Use 1 tablespoon butter to grease a 9x13-inch pan.
• Scatter thawed berries and chopped dark chocolate evenly over the bottom of the pan. Set aside.
• Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Add in eggs, and whisk until mixture is smooth and free of lumps. Mix in 2 tablespoons melted butter, vanilla, and almond extracts. Gradually pour in milk and heavy cream, whisking constantly, until incorporated. Pour batter over berries and chocolate in the prepared pan.
• Place pan into the preheated oven and bake until the center is just set and sides are slightly puffed, about 25 minutes. Can be eaten immediately, cooled slightly, or at room temperature, as desired. Sprinkle generously with powdered sugar before serving.

MIXED BERRY COMPOTE

Steps:

• Dissolve cornstarch in brandy in a small bowl and set aside.
• Combine mixed berries, sugar, and honey in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Add cornstarch mixture and boil until berries break down and compote thickens to the desired consistency, 2 to 3 minutes.