Best 3 Toffee Shards Recipes
**Toffee Shards: A Sweet and Crunchy Treat**
Toffee shards are a delicious and versatile confection that can be used to add a touch of sweetness and crunch to a variety of desserts. Made from a combination of sugar, butter, and cream, toffee is a classic candy that has been enjoyed for centuries. When toffee is heated and then cooled quickly, it forms a hard and brittle sheet that can be broken into shards. These shards can be used to decorate cakes, pies, and ice cream, or they can be enjoyed on their own as a crunchy snack.
This article provides three different recipes for toffee shards, each with its own unique flavor and texture. The first recipe is for a classic toffee shard made with butter, sugar, and cream. The second recipe adds chopped nuts to the toffee for a nutty flavor and crunch. The third recipe uses chocolate chips to create a rich and decadent toffee shard.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious and versatile toffee shards.
PEAR TART WITH TOFFEE SHARDS
I love to cook, but I'm not a great 'baker' - this very easy tart is the exception. It's really easy and looks and tastes divine. The recipe is courtesy of the Age newspaper, Epicure section. A note - be careful when removing the cake as the toffee may still be hot. This might be more about my cake tin, but to prevent any toffee leakage - I've found it best to bake this with the cake tin sitting inside another, larger foil-lined baking tin.
Provided by amanda l b
Categories Tarts
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 170 C fanforced (190 conventional).
- Grease a 20 cm round cake tin with removable base. Line the base with baking paper.
- Place sugar and water in a small saucepan and warm gently until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat slightly and continue to cook until the liquid turns a light amber/caramel colour.
- Pour the sugar liquid into the cake tin and swirl around the base.
- Place the peeled and quartered pears on the cake tin base, with points touching in the centre to form a flower pattern.
- Beat together the eggs, brown sugar, vanilla essence and zests. Add the melted butter to the mixture.
- Mix the flour into the batter mixture, and then place spoonfuls of the mixture over the pears, aiming to completely cover the pears, but not disturbing their positioning.
- Bake in the oven for 30 -40 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean when inserted in the centre.
- Remove from the oven and carfeully invert onto a plate when still warm. You may that the toffee runs a little or sticks to the paper base. Pull the toffee off and place as shards on the cake surface.
TOFFEE SHARDS
Make and share this Toffee Shards recipe from Food.com.
Provided by katew
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Stir sugar and 2 tblsp of water in a medium saucepan
- Dissolve sugar over low heat.
- Bring to the boil then boil without stirring for 6 minutes or till golden brown.
- Pour toffee onto tray, tilt tray to spread thinly.
- Sprinkle with cachous, cool for one hour to set.
- Break into shards.
DOLCE DE LECHE CHEESECAKE WITH TOFFEE SHARDS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees C and grease a 23cm springform pan. Finely crush biscuits and combine with melted butter in bowl. Press mixture into base of pan. Bake for 8 minutes, then remove the pan from the oven and reduce temperature to 160 degrees C. Meanwhile, blend cream cheese, cornstarch, eggs, 100g (1/2 cup) sugar and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth. Add half of dulce de leche and blend until smooth and combined. Pour mixture over biscuit base, Then bake for 45 minutes or until set. Meanwhile, place sour cream in a bowl with another 20g (1 1/2 Tbs) sugar and 1 tsp vanilla. Beat with a wooden spoon to combine. Remove cheesecake from oven and top with sour cream, then bake cake for a further 15 minutes until set. Leave in the switched-off oven with the door ajar until completely cooled, then chill overnight. TOFFEE SHARDS: Line a baking tray with foil. Stir remaining 1 cup (220g) sugar and 1/4 cup (60ml) water in a pan over low heat to dissolve sugar. Increase heat to high and cook until light golden caramel. Quickly pour onto the tray, swirling to spread toffee. Set aside to cool, then break into shards. Add 2-3 Tbs boiling water to the remaining dulce de leche until you have a smooth sauce consistency. When ready to serve, remove cake from pan and place on a platter. Decorate with toffee, then drizzle with the sauce.
Tips:
- Use good quality chocolate: The type of chocolate you use will greatly affect the flavor of your shards, so it's important to use a good quality chocolate that you enjoy the taste of.
- Temper your chocolate: Tempering your chocolate will help to ensure that it sets properly and has a nice snap. If you don't temper your chocolate, it may be soft and crumbly.
- Use a variety of toppings: You can use a variety of toppings to decorate your shards, such as nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or even edible glitter. Get creative and have fun!
- Be patient: It takes time for the chocolate to set properly, so be patient and don't rush the process. If you try to move the shards before they are fully set, they may break.
Conclusion:
Toffee shards are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a sweet snack. With a little bit of creativity, you can create toffee shards that are unique and special. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give toffee shards a try!
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