Best 20 English Toffee Recipes

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Toffee, a classic confection with British roots, has captured the hearts of sweet lovers worldwide. This delectable treat, characterized by its rich, buttery flavor and smooth, slightly chewy texture, is a perfect blend of sugar, butter, and a hint of vanilla. While the traditional English toffee recipe forms the core of this culinary journey, variations abound, each adding a unique twist to this timeless classic. From the tempting allure of chocolate-infused toffee to the nutty delight of almond toffee, these recipes offer a symphony of flavors that cater to every palate. Whether you're a traditionalist seeking the comforting familiarity of classic toffee or an adventurous soul craving new味觉味蕾味觉味蕾味蕾味蕾味蕾味蕾味蕾味蕾味蕾味蕾味蕾, this article presents a curated collection of recipes that will satisfy your sweet cravings and leave you yearning for more.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

ENGLISH TOFFEE



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This candy tastes wonderful and takes about 15 minutes to make. My sister and I did three batches in an hour one year for Christmas. I use a cast iron skillet and some times just a few of the almonds to help gauge the readiness.

Provided by nora

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Toffee Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter
1 ¼ cups white sugar
2 tablespoons water
¼ cup slivered almonds
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Butter a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
  • Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in sugar and water. Bring to a boil and add almonds. Cook, stirring constantly until nuts are toasted and the sugar is golden. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan; do not spread.
  • Immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Let stand for a minute, then spread the chocolate over the top. Let cool completely, then break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 82.9 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

ENGLISH TOFFEE



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Make and share this English Toffee recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bertha C.

Categories     Candy

Time 25m

Yield 1 pound

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter (only real butter can be used in this recipe)
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares or 1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 cup coarsely broken pecans

Steps:

  • In heavy saucepan, combine butter, sugar, water, and salt.
  • Cook to hard-crack stage (300°F) stirring with a WOODEN SPOON constantly and watching carefully. Do not try a plastic spoon, it will melt into your delicious candy!
  • Immediately pour into ungreased 13"x9" pan.
  • Cool until hard.
  • Melt chocolate over hot, but not boiling water.
  • Spread over toffee; sprinkle with nuts, pressing them into chocolate.
  • Let stand 2-3 hours or chill 30 minutes.
  • Break into bite-size pieces.

ENGLISH TOFFEE



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Each Christmas I make several pounds of candy and cookies for friends, neighbors and business associates. This tasty toffee is covered in chocolate and sprinkled with nuts...and it won't stick to your teeth! -Don McVay, Wilsonville, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon plus 2 cups butter, softened, divided
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, melt the remaining butter. Add the sugar, corn syrup and salt; cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 295° (hard-crack stage). Quickly pour into prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature until cool, about 1 hour. , In a microwave, heat chocolate chips for 30 seconds; stir. Repeat until chocolate is melted and smooth. Spread over toffee. Sprinkle with pecans. Let stand until chocolate is set, about 1 hour. Break into bite-size pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

EASY ENGLISH BUTTER TOFFEE BARS



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These easy to make butter toffee bars are delicious, made with easy ingredients, and are nice for those Christmas cookie/bar exchanges!

Provided by Taylor in Belgium

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 54 2x1inch bars

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 unsalted saltine crackers
1 cup butter
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (6 ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels
pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Butter a 13x9 baking pan.
  • Arrange saltines right side up in a single layer in pan.
  • Melt butter and sugar over medium heat.
  • Bring to boil, boil 3 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Pour over crackers, spread evenly with spatula.
  • Bake for 5 minutes, if crackers move, rearrange with a fork.
  • Cool for about 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle chocolate morsels over top.
  • Let stand about 5 minutes the evenly spread over top.
  • Cool completely, then cut in 2x1 inch bars.
  • Place a pecan half over each piece.
  • Store in refrigerator.

ENGLISH TOFFEE BARS



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Meet the Cook: My mother and I get together every year around Christmastime to make this delicious chocolate-coated toffee, using a recipe she got years ago in a cooking class. It's a tradition I plan to continue with my daughters and grandchildren. Our families and friends wait with mouths watering for their packages. -Dianne Brooks, Augusta, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2-1/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon plus 1-3/4 cups butter, softened, divided
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Butter a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a heavy 3-qt. saucepan, melt the remaining butter. Add sugar and corn syrup; cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 295° (soft-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in pecans and salt. , Quickly pour into prepared pan. Let stand for 5 minutes. Using a sharp knife, score into lines. Let stand at room temperature until cool., Separate into squares, using a sharp knife if necessary. In a microwave, melt candy coating, stirring often. Dip squares, one at a time, in coating. Place on waxed paper until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ENGLISH TOFFEE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     British Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for pan and foil
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
3 tablespoons water
2 cups toasted (about 8 ounces) almonds, chopped
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, tempered (technique follows)

Steps:

  • Butter a 12-by-18-inch baking pan. Cover two large cutting boards or cardboard pieces with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, corn syrup, and 3 tablespoons water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 300 degrees on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat, stir in 1 cup almonds, and pour out into prepared pan, spreading the mixture with the back of a spoon to fill the pan.
  • Before candy hardens, but when it is firm enough to handle, turn it out onto parchment-lined board. Allow to cool completely.
  • Wipe the surface of candy with a damp paper towel to remove excess butter, and allow to dry.
  • Using a small offset spatula, quickly spread half the chocolate over candy. Scatter 1/2 cup of the remaining almonds over chocolate. Cover with parchment paper, and place second cutting board on paper. Turn candy over onto second surface. Remove top board and paper, quickly spread candy with remaining chocolate, and scatter with the remaining 1/2 cup almonds. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set chocolate.
  • Break candy into 2-inch pieces. The candy may be stored in an airtight container at cool room temperature for up to 1 week; use parchment paper to separate layers.

ALMOND ROCA (ENGLISH TOFFEE)



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A delectable confection from the kitchen of June Oaks, wife of Brigham Young University president Dallin Oaks. This was surprisingly easy to make and an absolutely delicious addition to my goodie plates for Christmas.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Candy

Time 16m

Yield 2 pounds, 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

butter (enough to butter pan)
2 cups almonds (sliced or chopped)
2 cups sugar
2 cups butter (a pound, no substitutions)
1/3 cup water
2 (8 ounce) milk chocolate candy bars (chopped) or 16 ounces milk chocolate chips (I thought the chocolate chips worked better than the candy bars)

Steps:

  • Spread almonds evenly on a buttered 12 x 17-inch jelly roll pan. (I used a Silpat sheet and only buttered sides and that worked great).
  • Mix sugar, butter and water in a large saucepan. Cook over high heat until tan (295°F at sea level). It needs to be past the point where the mixture begins to turn tan. It will be a foamy, thick, medium tan. Be sure to stir constantly with a wooden spoon.
  • Pour over sliced almonds and spread as much as possible.
  • Sprinkle chocolate pieces over immediately. Let melt a minute or two and then spread evenly with knife.
  • When completely cool and chocolate is solid, break into pieces.

ENGLISH TOFFEE APPLE BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING



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Just in time for autumn and Halloween - this delicious pudding is a real winner, with the subtle taste of toffee and apples all cooked together in a bread and butter pudding! I found this recipe in a cookery leaflet promoting English apples, and it is now one of our favourite puddings for the cooler months. I have given a variety of breads/yeast cakes to use; although I have made this with all of the choices on offer, my favourite still remains the brioche - I am sure croissants would work very well too.

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces unsalted butter
6 tablespoons golden syrup
6 ounces dark muscovado sugar
4 apples, peeled, cored and cut into small pieces
2 eggs, beaten
7 ounces milk
7 ounces double cream
1 lb sliced white bread, crusts removed or 1 lb panettone, cut into thick slices

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 190 C (gas mark 5, 375 F).
  • Melt the butter in a pan with the golden syrup and muscovado sugar. Let it bubble for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring all the time. Add the apple pieces and cook for a further 5 to 10 minutes more, until softened.
  • In a bowl, mix together the beaten eggs, milk and cream. Cut the brioche, bread or panettone slices into strips (like bread "soldiers") and dip each one in the egg, milk and cream mixture.
  • Arrange half of them in a 1.2 litre (2 pint) buttered ovenproof dish, then pour over half the apple mixture.
  • Repeat with the remaining brioche, bread or panettone strips and apple mixture.
  • Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until the top is golden and the pudding is puffed up and bubbling.
  • Leave to rest in a low oven until ready to serve.
  • Serve in slices with cream or custard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1636.8, Fat 62.4, SaturatedFat 36.7, Cholesterol 260.4, Sodium 1432.8, Carbohydrate 240.8, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 75.7, Protein 36.9

ENGLISH TOFFEE PECAN PIE



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This mouthwatering recipe from audience member Marjorie Johnson took home the blue ribbon at our first pie contest.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold leaf lard, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup toffee bits
1 cup chopped pecans
22 pecan halves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the crust: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Using a pastry cutter, cut in lard and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about the size of peas. Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix lightly with a fork after each addition, until mixture is moistened. Turn out dough onto a clean work surface and shape into a flattened disk. Wrap in plastic; transfer to refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Lightly flour a pastry cloth and roll out dough on cloth, using a covered rolling pin, to a 12-inch round, about 1/8-inch thick. With a dry pastry brush, sweep off excess flour; fit dough into a 9-inch glass pie plate. Trim to a 1/2-inch overhang all around. Fold under and crimp edges.
  • Make the filling: Preheat oven with a rack set in the lower third to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, butter, salt, vanilla, almond extract, toffee bits, and chopped pecans.
  • Pour filling into pie crust. Top with pecans by evenly spacing 14 of them around the outer edge of pie filling. Make a second row by evenly spacing seven pecans in a smaller circle in the center; place 1 pecan in center.
  • Transfer pie to oven; bake for 20 minutes. Cover with parchment paper-lined aluminum foil and continue baking until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 30 minutes more. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

CHOCOLATE COVERED ENGLISH TOFFEE WITH PECANS



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Christmas at our house would not be the same without homemade toffee! It's so easy to make yet seems to be becoming a lost art. People go crazy for it, and I love to watch their eyes roll back and close, their smiles and the yummy sounds they make when they take their first bite! Priceless!! ;) (photo from bing images)

Provided by Kelly Williams

Categories     Chocolate

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-2 Tbl. butter, for greasing cookie sheet
2 cups butter (4 sticks / 1 lb.), softened
2 cups sugar
1 Tbl. light corn syrup
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups ground pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Grease a 15 x 10 x 1" pan with 1-2 tablespoons butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, melt the remaining butter. Add the sugar, corn syrup and salt; cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 295° (hard-crack stage). Quickly pour into prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature until cool, about 1 hour. In microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Spread over toffee. Sprinkle with pecans. Let stand for 1 hour. Break into bite-size pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

BEN'S ENGLISH TOFFEE



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I've been cooking since I was very young, and I first made this toffee recipe when I was 12 years old. I love to prepare desserts-candy is my favorite. -Ben Lohse, Worcester, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 1-3/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
1-3/4 cups sugar
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup mixed nuts, chopped and toasted

Steps:

  • Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar and cream of tartar; stir in cream and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Quickly pour into prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature until cool., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Spread over toffee. Sprinkle with nuts. Let stand until set, about 1 hour. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ENGLISH TOFFEE



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This heavenly chocolate-toffee is one of our favorite holiday treats to make (and eat). We know the thought of making candy can be intimidating, but it really needn't be. Sure, you need a candy thermometer, and you do need to pay close attention - the toffee can go from perfect to burnt in a matter of moments - but beyond that, it's pretty simple, and the results are spectacular. We recommend making two batches; one to give away as gifts, and the other to keep for yourself.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     sauces and gravies, dessert

Time 5h30m

Yield 5 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound walnuts, coarsely ground, divided
1 pound semisweet chocolate, preferably Lindt or Tobler, grated (see note), divided
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 pound butter
4 tablespoons light corn syrup
5 1/2 ounces walnut meats, finely chopped
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Spread half the ground nuts in a thin, even layer over 3/4 of an ungreased half-sheet baking pan. Spread half the chocolate over the nuts.
  • Combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, chopped walnuts and water in a heavy saucepan; place over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until a candy thermometer reads 280 degrees. Remove from heat, allow to stand a few minutes longer until thermometer reads 285 degrees. Pour the hot mixture over the nut and chocolate layers, use an offset spatula to evenly spread the toffee over the chocolate. Allow to cool for 1-2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle remaining chocolate evenly over the cooling syrup, and carefully spread the chocolate over the surface of the toffee. Then sprinkle on the remaining ground nuts. Let stand in a cool place (preferably not the kitchen) for at least five hours. Break or cut into bite-size pieces. If the chocolate has not hardened thoroughly, place the candies in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes. Store in a covered container or in glass jars or decorated tins.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 358, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 11 milligrams, Sugar 32 grams, TransFat 1 gram

ENGLISH TOFFEE BALLS



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I found this recipe in THe Pilsbury Family Christmas Cookbook. This has quickly become a family favorite. It doesn't have eggs in the dough like most cookie recipes, so if you or a loved one likes to eat the dough, it's safe. We always put these on our Christmas cookie baking list. They're easy to make and sinfully delicious.

Provided by nnreq

Categories     Dessert

Time 38m

Yield 6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
2 cups all-purpose flour or 2 cups unbleached flour
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 (3/4 ounce) chocolate coated english chocolate-covered english toffee bars, crushed (I use about 1/3 of a package of the skor bar pieces, found by the chocolate chips in the grocery sto)
powdered sugar (for coating the cookies after baking)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, beat powdered sugar, margarine and pudding mix until light and fluffy.
  • Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
  • Add flour, milk, vanilla, and crushed toffee bars, mix well.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
  • Place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 325 for 13-18 minutes or until edges are a light golden brown.
  • Remove from cookie sheets; cool completely.
  • Dip top of each cookie into powdered sugar.

EASY PISTACHIO ENGLISH TOFFEE ICE BOX CAKE



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This delicious, easy no-bake ice box cake is perfect to have your kids help you prepare! It's light too, so you won't feel too guilty about letting them have an extra serving.

Provided by sweetjunkie

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Trifle Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (9 inch) angel food cake
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
4 cups cold milk
1 (8 ounce) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed
3 (1.4 ounce) bars chocolate covered English toffee, chopped

Steps:

  • Tear angel food cake into bite-size pieces (1 to 2 square inches) and place in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Prepare pudding with milk as directed on package. Gently stir whipped topping into pudding; pour mixture over angel food cake pieces. Sprinkle with crushed toffee bars.
  • Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 9.3 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 407.7 mg, Sugar 20.3 g

CHRISTMAS CHEESECAKE WITH ENGLISH TOFFEE FILLING



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Categories     Cake     Dairy     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Cream Cheese     Winter     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from about 5 ounces graham crackers)
1/2 cup toasted almonds, finely chopped
1/2 cup English toffee bits (such as Skor)
2 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
8 ounces chocolate-covered English toffee (such as Skor or Heath bars), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Topping:
1 16-ounce container sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Assorted candies (such as gumdrops and holiday M&M's)

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix first 5 ingredients in medium bowl. Add butter; stir until moist clumps form. Press mixture over bottom and 1 inch up sides of 10-inch-diameter springform pan. Bake crust until just set, about 5 minutes. Set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
  • For filling:
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until blended. Beat in eggs 1 at a time, blending well after each addition. Beat in both extracts. Pour half of mixture into prepared crust; sprinkle with toffee pieces. Pour remaining mixture over. Bake until edges are puffed but center is barely set, about 55 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare topping:
  • Mix sour cream, sugar and vanilla in medium bowl until smooth. Pour topping over hot cheesecake. Bake cake until topping is just set, about 5 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool 10 minutes. Run knife between cake and pan sides. Chill cake uncovered overnight.
  • Remove pan sides and place cake on platter. Garnish top with candies.

ENGLISH TOFFEE



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English toffee is one of the best things you can give your family for Christmas. Break it into pieces by hand, put them in a bag, and finish them with a bow-there's no better holiday gift.

Provided by Sebastien Rouxel

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 pound unsalted peanuts, toasted
1 3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup corn syrup
2 2/3 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups toasted, salted peanuts, chopped
1 3/4 pounds dark chocolate

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. (Use a pot larger than you think you need, because the caramel will eventually expand quite a bit.) While the butter is melting, crush unsalted peanuts in a bowl with the end of a rolling pin. Once the butter has melted, stir in sugar and water with a heat-resistant spatula. Add a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then add corn syrup. Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pot and continue cooking until it reads 310 degrees F.
  • When the caramel is golden and the thermometer registers 310 degrees F, remove the thermometer, add the baking soda, and stir in peanuts. Cook until temperature reads 320 degrees F, then pour the mixture onto a Silpat baking liner and lay another Silpat on top. Use a rolling pin to roll the mixture out to desired thickness and then transfer to a baking sheet. Let cool for 45 minutes.
  • Melt 2/3 of the chocolate over a saucepan of simmering water. If it begins to feel too thick, add a few drops of canola oil to loosen it up. Check the temperature of the chocolate by testing it on your bottom lip; it should feel warm, but not too hot. Once the chocolate is melted, stir in the remaining 1/3 of chocolate to cool it down. Wipe toffee with a paper towel to remove any excess fat. Pour about half of the melted chocolate over the toffee and spread with an offset spatula. It doesn't have to be perfectly smooth; you want it to have a bit of a rustic look. Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle with chopped peanuts and transfer to the fridge just until the chocolate has crystallized, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the fridge. Lay another Silpat and baking tray on top of the toffee and flip in one quick motion. Peel off the Silpat and repeat with chocolate and peanuts. Return to the fridge for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove toffee from the fridge and transfer to a cutting board. Break into large or small pieces, pack in a bag, and finish with a bow.

COFFEE FLAVORED ENGLISH BUTTER TOFFEE



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A delicious coffee flavored English toffee. I found this recipe in a booklet from the grocery store.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Candy

Time 35m

Yield 1 1/2 pounds candy

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons karo corn syrup
1/2 cup double strength espresso coffee
4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Prepare 9 by13 inch pan by lining the inside with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  • Melt butter over medium heat in a heavy 2 to 3 quart saucepan.
  • Stir in sugar, corn syrup and espresso.
  • Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil.
  • Clip on candy thermometer and continue to stir occasionally until temperature reaches 195°F (hard crack stage).
  • Pour mixture into prepared pan.
  • Sprinkle with chocolate chips, wait 2 minutes then spread chocolate evenly over candy Sprinkle nuts over chocolate, shaking dish side to side to coat.
  • Gently press nuts into chocolate.
  • Let stand at room temperature to cool complete, break into pieces.
  • Store in airtight container.

MOCK ENGLISH TOFFEE



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These are so good, that every one who has one wants the recipe. I actually have had someone pay me to make them three trays, so they could give them out as Christmas gifts to their friends and family. They could be a cookie or candy. Tastes somewhat like a Heath candy bar.

Provided by Susan Murray

Categories     Chocolate

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 stick butter
1 c brown sugar
25 saltine crackers
1 pkg ghiradelli milk chocolate chips
1/4 c chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 Degrees.
  • 2. Line the bottom of 9X13 Pan with the Saltine Crackers. Make sure the entire bottom of the pan is covered with the crackers. (depending on your pan, it might take more of less of the Saltines) Mine is 5 across, 6 down. Put the lined pan aside.
  • 3. In a sauce pan, melt the butter and brown sugar, on medium heat, stirring constantly with a wire whisk. When it comes to a rolling boil, cook for 5 more minutes, while still stirring constantly with whisk.
  • 4. Remove pan from stove and pour the boiling mixture over the saltines, covering all the crackers.
  • 5. Place in oven and bake for 7 minutes, or until the it starts to bubble. No longer, or it will burn.
  • 6. Turn oven off and remove pan and place on counter. Pour the entire package of chocolate chips over the bubbling mixture. (The crackers may bubble out of place a bit, so adjust them with a fork and push them down so they go to the bottom of the pan.) Let the chocolate chips melt. They will turn shiny when then they are melted. (I put the pan back in the hot oven for only for a few seconds so they all melt) and spread the chocolate chips evenly covering the entire layer of crackers and butter/sugar mixture.
  • 7. Sprinkle the nuts over the chocolate, and let cool. Cut into squares and enjoy.

EASY ENGLISH TOFFEE LOOKS LIKE ALMOND ROCA



Easy English Toffee Looks Like Almond Roca image

Fast and Easy!

Provided by linda O

Categories     Candies

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 stick butter
2 c sugar
1 pkg milk chocolate chips ghirradeli or 12 oz. of any chocolate
2 c walnut pieces or almond pieces

Steps:

  • 1. To get started grease or spray a pan. Using parchment paper you spray or butter it.
  • 2. Pour butter into a heavy saucepan and add sugar.
  • 3. When butter is melted the sugar starts to turn colors. From light tan to brown. When the toffee is brown your candy thermometer should read 290 degrees. Take off heat. The recipe says 300 degrees, but I have found that 300 degrees is to hot. It turns the toffee burnt and bitter.
  • 4. Pour the toffee into the pan. It's very hot, so be very careful. Let cool.
  • 5. When the chocolate is cooled add your dark or milk chocolate chips it melts faster. Your candy thermometer should read 88 degrees. Spread on top of toffee with a cake spatula. When the chocolate is still hot add your chopped pecans or walnuts.
  • 6. This is a picture of the toffee when you are finished. If you want both sides with chocolate and nuts these are the steps. This is what they do with Almond Roco. Cut the toffee into squares when cooled. Dip both sides into melted chocolate and the nuts.
  • 7. If you want it just like the photo double the toffee recipe. That pic has thick toffee in the center.

ENGLISH TOFFEE CANDY



English Toffee Candy image

Make and share this English Toffee Candy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mark McCowan

Categories     Candy

Time 55m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb butter
2 cups sugar
6 teaspoons water
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups crushed walnuts or 2 cups pecans

Steps:

  • Heat Butter, Sugar and water in a 3 quart sauce-pan to a rolling boil.
  • When mix reaches 305 degrees pour onto a greased large cookie sheet.
  • Sprinkle chocolate Chips over the candy.
  • As chocolate melts spread with a butter knife.
  • Spread nuts evenly over the pan, shaking lightly until all nuts stick.
  • Cool until hard.
  • Break into pieces.
  • Enjoy.

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan. This will help to prevent the toffee from burning.
  • Have all of your ingredients measured and ready to go before you start cooking. This will help to ensure that the toffee cooks evenly.
  • Be patient. It takes time for the toffee to reach the right temperature.
  • Don't overcook the toffee. If you do, it will become hard and brittle.
  • Be careful when pouring the hot toffee. It can cause serious burns.
  • Let the toffee cool completely before cutting it. This will help to prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

English toffee is a delicious and easy-to-make candy. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of toffee that will be enjoyed by everyone. Just be sure to follow the tips above to ensure that your toffee turns out perfect.

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