Chocolate Orange Toffee Bark

30 MIN PREP TIME

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1 HOUR SET TIME

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1 HOUR 30 MIN TOTAL

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30 MIN PREP TIME 〰️ 1 HOUR SET TIME 〰️ 1 HOUR 30 MIN TOTAL 〰️

Looking for a festive, crowd-pleasing treat? This Chocolate Orange Toffee Bark is a decadent treat that combines the rich flavour of chocolate with the citrusy brightness of orange and the buttery crunch of toffee. It’s perfect for edible gifts, Christmas gatherings, or a sweet indulgence any time of year.

Why you will love this recipe:

• Simple to Make: With just a handful of ingredients and minimal steps, this bark is toffee bark is foolproof and quick to prepare.

• Show-Stopping Flavor Combination: The zesty orange paired with rich chocolate and buttery toffee creates a harmonious and unforgettable taste.

• Customizable and Fun: You can easily adapt this recipe with toppings or different chocolates to suit your preferences.

Ingredients to make Elf Mischief Crunch.

• Unsalted Butter: This adds richness to the toffee

• Caster Sugar: Adds sweetness for the important toffee layer

• Salt: Balances out the sweetness in the toffee

• Saltine or Ritz Crackers: Any salty cracker will do but square shapes would be best to allow for a solid base layer

• 200g dark chocolate chips: Good quality chocolate will provides a rich and luscious chocolate layer.

• Zest of 1 orange: Brings the orange flavour to this bark and adds a fresh, aromatic touch.

• Equipment:

  • 9x13 baking sheet

  • Baking paper

  • Medium saucepan

  • Thermometer

  • Offset Spatula

How to make Chocolate Orange Toffee Bark

1. Prepare a Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring it covers the edges for easy cleanup then add salted crackers across the bottom until fully covered

1. Make a Toffee: Add the butter and sugar to a medium saucepan and heat gently until the two and melted together. Stir frequently until the toffee begins to boil then wait for it to reach 150C on a thermometer.

2. Layer on the toffee: Pour the toffee across the top of the salted crackers and spread it out until the crackers are well coated.

3. Add the Chocolate: Sprinkle over dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate immediately and leave for it to melt. Once melted spread it across the toffee layer

4. Grate over Orange zest: For the orange flavour, grate over the zest of an orange

5. Chill to Set: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours, or until the chocolate is fully hardened.

6. Break Into Pieces: Once set, remove the bark from the fridge and peel off the parchment paper. Use your hands to break the bark into irregular pieces.

7. Serve or Store: Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks

Expert baking tips!

• Use High-Quality Chocolate: The better the chocolate, the more decadent the bark will taste.

• Don’t Overheat the Toffee: Keep the heat low when making the toffee to avoid burning and ensure the butter and sugar don’t separate.

• Customise Your Toppings: Add some chopped nuts or candied orange pieces for extra texture, or drizzle white chocolate across the top for a white festive twist.

• Work Quickly: Add toppings immediately after spreading the chocolate to ensure they stick.

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Chocolate Orange Toffee Bark

Servings: 6-10

Author: My Kitchen Drawer

Prep time: 30 MinCook time: 60 MinTotal time: 1 H & 30 M

Looking for a festive, crowd-pleasing treat? This Chocolate Orange Toffee Bark is a decadent treat that combines the rich flavour of chocolate with the citrusy brightness of orange and the buttery crunch of toffee. It’s perfect for edible gifts, Christmas gatherings, or a sweet indulgence any time of year.

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Ingredients

• 200 g caster sugar (1 cup)
• 225g unsalted butter (1 cup)
• 24 (approx) Saltine/Ritz crackers
• 200 g dark chocolate chips
• 1 orange

Instructions

1. Line your 9x13-inch baking tray with baking paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy lifting later.
2. Layer on the saltine crackers along the bottom of the tray and set it aside
3. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and sugar on medium heat. Toss in a large pinch of salt then use a spatula keep gently mixing the toffee every minute or so. After 3-4 minutes, the sugar will melt into the butter and by 5 minutes of cooking, the mixture should be homogenous
4. Continue cooking the toffee until it becomes golden brown in colour. Then quickly remove it from the heat and pour it over the top of the saltine cracker layer.
5. Sprinkle over the dark chocolate chips and leave them to sit for a few minutes so they melt from the heat of the toffee.
6. Use an off-set spatula to spread the melted chocolate across the top of the toffee then grate over the orange zest. By zesting it over the chocolate you will be spraying lovely essence and oils too for extra orange kicks.
7. Leave the toffee bark to set in the fridge for 1-2 hours until the chocolate has hardened.
8. Once set, remove the bark from the fridge and peel off the parchment paper. Use your hands to break the bark into irregular pieces.
9. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks

Notes

To store: Store in the fridge for up to 3 days

Nutrition Facts

Calories

642

Fat

43 g

Carbs

63 g

Sugar

54 g

Protein

4 g

Disclaimer: The information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or diagnosis. The nutritional information may vary based on the ingredients used, their freshness, and how they are prepared.

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