Description
Indulgent Better Than Anything Toffee delivers a symphony of caramel, chocolate, and nutty richness that elevates dessert expectations. Chocolate drizzles and crunchy toffee pieces promise pure bliss for passionate sweet lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Nuts:
- 1 cup (240 ml) coarsely chopped pecans
Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1 cup (170 grams) milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Carefully toast pecans in a 350F (175C) oven for 5-7 minutes until aromatic, creating a rich nutty foundation for the toffee.
- Select a heavy saucepan and gradually melt butter over medium heat, incorporating sugar and kosher salt while continuously stirring to prevent burning.
- Monitor the mixture’s temperature precisely with a candy thermometer, maintaining constant movement until it reaches the hard crack stage at 300F (150C).
- Swiftly remove the molten toffee from heat and infuse with vanilla extract, blending thoroughly for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Quickly transfer the liquid toffee onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, using a spatula to distribute evenly across the surface.
- Immediately scatter milk chocolate chips over the hot toffee, allowing them to melt naturally for 1-2 minutes before smoothing into a uniform chocolate layer.
- Generously distribute the previously toasted pecans across the melted chocolate, ensuring complete coverage for maximum texture and taste.
- Permit the toffee to cool completely at ambient temperature, which allows the layers to set and solidify before fragmenting into delectable pieces.
Notes
- Toasting pecans amplifies their nutty flavor and adds a delightful crunch to the toffee, enhancing the overall taste experience.
- Use a reliable candy thermometer to ensure precise temperature control, which is crucial for achieving the perfect toffee texture and preventing burning.
- For a gluten-free version, double-check that all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially the chocolate chips and vanilla extract.
- Consider storing the toffee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 153
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 46 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 16 mg