Description
Indulgent Mary Berry chocolate tiffin brings classic British dessert charm to your table. Crisp chocolate base layered with rich cocoa and biscuit crumbs creates a delightful treat that connects family and friends through sweet nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 225 grams (8 ounces) biscuits, crushed
- 110 grams (4 ounces) milk chocolate
- 110 grams (4 ounces) dark chocolate
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) butter, cubed, plus extra for the tin
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons caster sugar
- 3 tablespoons golden syrup
- 6 teaspoons cocoa powder
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 handful of raisins
Instructions
- Prepare a 6-8 inch (15-20 centimeter) baking tin by generously coating with butter and carefully lining with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage of the base and sides.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine unsalted butter, granulated sugar, golden syrup, and unsweetened cocoa powder. Melt these ingredients over low heat, stirring continuously until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
- Remove the melted mixture from heat and fold in finely crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits and plump raisins, ensuring every crumb is thoroughly coated with the chocolate mixture.
- Transfer the combined mixture into the prepared tin, using a spatula to spread it evenly and press down firmly to create a compact, uniform layer.
- For the chocolate topping, break milk chocolate and dark chocolate into small pieces in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 15-20 second intervals, stirring between each session, until the chocolate is completely melted and silky smooth.
- Pour the glossy melted chocolate over the biscuit base, tilting the tin to ensure an even, consistent coverage across the entire surface.
- Place the tin in the refrigerator and allow to set completely, approximately 2-3 hours or preferably overnight, until the chocolate becomes firm and the bars are easily sliceable.
- Once set, lift the parchment paper to remove the entire block from the tin, then use a sharp knife to cut into neat, uniform squares or rectangles.
Notes
- A nostalgic British dessert that transforms simple ingredients into a decadent chocolate treat.
- Bursting with rich cocoa flavor and textural contrast between crunchy biscuits and chewy raisins.
- Minimal effort yields maximum deliciousness, perfect for novice bakers or chocolate lovers seeking a quick indulgence.
- Versatile recipe allows creative swaps like different dried fruits or nuts to personalize your tiffin.
- Prepare in advance and store easily, making it an ideal make-ahead dessert for unexpected guests or sudden sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg