When it comes to holiday treats, white chocolate almond toffee stands out with its irresistible combination of flavors and textures. The creamy sweetness of white chocolate pairs perfectly with the nutty crunch of almonds, while the buttery toffee layer adds a delightful chewiness. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to impress your friends and family or a beginner seeking an easy yet impressive dessert, this article will guide you through the process of creating the ultimate white chocolate almond toffee that will be the star of your holiday spread.
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ALMOND TOFFEE
I love this almond toffee recipe because it makes me look like an expert candy maker...it's so easy! This candy graces our table from Thanksgiving through the New Year. -Janice Sage, Garretson, South Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 1 pound.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line the bottom and sides of a 15x10x1-in. pan with foil. Grease foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, melt remaining butter. Add the sugar, water and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage)., Pour into prepared pan. Cool for 4 minutes. Sprinkle with chocolate chips; let stand for 3 minutes. Spread melted chocolate evenly over candy. Sprinkle with almonds; press down lightly. Cool until chocolate is firm. Break into bite-size pieces. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
THE BEST WHITE CHOCOLATE ALMOND BARK
Toasting the almonds and adding almond extract is what make this recipe stand apart. It is a great treat to give out during the holidays. Substitute broken up candy cane for the almonds for a change.
Provided by Kimberley
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Almond Dessert Recipes
Time 1h17m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roast almonds on 1 baking sheet in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 10 minutes.
- Microwave white chocolate melting wafers and butter in a microwave-safe bowl on medium-high for 1 minute 30 seconds; stir. Microwave until completely melted, 20 to 30 seconds more. Add almond extract and stir until smooth. Stir in toasted almonds.
- Spread chocolate mixture evenly onto the second baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator until hardened, about 1 hour. Break into small pieces by hand.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 29.4 mg, Sugar 12.9 g
BEST TOFFEE EVER - SUPER EASY
Chocolate and almonds top off a rich buttery toffee. A simple recipe that you could easily remember and whip up any time. I always get compliments and requests for more. Use any type of nut that you like in place of the almonds.
Provided by FUNKYSEAMONKEY
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Toffee Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large heavy bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the butter is melted. Allow to come to a boil, and cook until the mixture becomes a dark amber color, and the temperature has reached 285 degrees F (137 degrees C). Stir occasionally.
- While the toffee is cooking, cover a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- As soon as the toffee reaches the proper temperature, pour it out onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the chocolate over the top, and let it set for a minute or two to soften. Spread the chocolate into a thin even layer once it is melted. Sprinkle the nuts over the chocolate, and press in slightly. Putting a plastic bag over your hand will minimize the mess.
- Place the toffee in the refrigerator to chill until set. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 101.1 mg, Sugar 18.4 g
WHITE CHOCOLATE ALMOND TOFFEE
Make and share this White Chocolate Almond Toffee recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JoliePie
Categories Candy
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 1/4 lbs, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line a 15x10x1" jelly-roll pan with non-stick foil,or spray regular foil with non-stick spray. In medium saucepan; heat butter, sugar, corn syrup, and 2 tbsp water. Heat over medium heat to melt butter. Increase heat to med-high and insert candy thermometer.
- Cook mixture about 12 minutes until golden brown and temp reaches 300°F DO NOT STIR. Remove from heat and remove thermometer. Carefully stir in 1c. chopped almonds.
- Quickly pour toffee onto prepared pan and spread to edges. Let stand in pan on a wire rack for 30mins.
- Melt half of the chocolate in microwave on High for 45 seconds. Stir to smooth. Spread over top of cooled toffee. Refrigerate 20 minutes until firm.
- Once bar is firm, flip over onto a piece of wax paper; remove foil. Microwave remaining chocolate on High 45 seconds and stir to smooth. Spread over toffee bar; sprinkle with remaining 1/4c. almonds. Use wax paper to slide toffee bar back onto baking pan. Refrigerate 20 more minutes.
- Once chocolate is firm, break bar into 2.5" pieces. Store airtight at room temperature up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.9, Fat 36.6, SaturatedFat 18.8, Cholesterol 53.6, Sodium 81.3, Carbohydrate 54.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 51.4, Protein 5.2
WHITE CHOCOLATE TOFFEE
"I think the ultimate comfort food might be candy - any kind of candy, from a store-bought Snickers bar to handmade chocolate truffles. In addition to giving us that wonderful sugar rush, candy makes us feel like we're kids again. When I had my specialty-food store, Barefoot Contessa, the checkout counter was piled high with glassine bags filled with candy - not fancy liqueur-soaked bittersweet truffles; rather, bags of old-fashioned candy corn and M&M's. I started making the bags one year because I thought they'd be fun for Christmas, and they were so popular that I just kept making them all year. When customers were checking out, they'd pick up a bag and say, "Oh, the kids will love these!" Sure, I would think. The kids. The kids will never even see them because you're going to eat those malted milk balls on the way home! While store-bought candy is a treat, there really is nothing like homemade candy. Making candy sounds complicated, but for this White Chocolate Toffee you don't even need a candy thermometer. You just make a caramel, pour it into a cake pan, melt some white chocolate to pour on top, then sprinkle it with all kinds of crunchy, salty and sweet dried fruits and nuts. The hardest part of the process is waiting the two hours for the toffee to harden before you break it into shards and eat it!" says Ina.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories dessert
Time 2h45m
Yield 25 to 30 pieces of toffee
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Generously grease a 9-by-12-inch metal cake pan with butter, making sure all the sides and corners are greased. Combine the butter, sugar, vanilla and kosher salt in a medium (10- to 11-inch) pot or Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter melts. Continue cooking for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until the mixture turns a pale golden color. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns a deep caramel color. (Be careful, it will be extremely hot!) Immediately pour the mixture into the prepared pan, tilting the pan to distribute it evenly. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes, then use a paring knife to score lines in large irregular serving pieces. Allow the toffee to cool for 5 minutes, then retrace the lines you drew with the paring knife.
- Meanwhile, melt the white chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water (see Cook's Note). Pour the chocolate over the toffee, using a spatula to spread it evenly. Immediately sprinkle on the cashews, pistachios, ginger and cranberries so they're evenly distributed. Sprinkle with fleur de sel and set aside at room temperature for at least 2 hours, until the chocolate is completely set. Break into pieces along the scored lines and serve at room temperature.
CHOCOLATE ALMOND TOFFEE
A perfect combination of crunchy toffee, almonds and a touch of chocolate. Drizzle it with a little melted chocolate, if you want.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Candy
Time 15m
Yield 2 lbs
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spread oil on large rimmed baking sheet; set aside.
- In large heavy saucepan, bring granulated sugar, butter, water and light corn syrup to boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until candy thermometer registers 300°F (150°C) or hard-crack stage when spoonful dropped into cold water separates into hard brittle threads, about 8 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Whisk in cocoa; stir in almonds.
- Quickly spread as thinly as possible on prepared pan.
- Let cool completely.
- Break into pieces.
- Make-ahead: Store layered between waxed paper in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2600.4, Fat 184.5, SaturatedFat 92.1, Cholesterol 366, Sodium 1255, Carbohydrate 245.2, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 212.1, Protein 19.1
CHOCOLATE ALMOND CHEESECAKE
My family enjoys a good meal, but we all save room for dessert when this cheesecake is part of the menu. Its rich chocolate flavor is so satisfying when we're craving something sweet and creamy. -Jeri Dobrowski, Beach, North Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan; chill. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, and remaining sugar until smooth. Beat in 1 teaspoon extract and remaining cocoa. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. , Pour into crust. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until the center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and remaining extract; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread evenly over cheesecake. Sprinkle with almonds. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
Tips:
- For a smoother toffee, use a candy thermometer to ensure the sugar syrup reaches the correct temperature.
- To prevent the toffee from crystallizing, stir the sugar syrup constantly while it is cooking.
- If the toffee becomes too thick, add a little bit of water or corn syrup.
- To make the toffee easier to cut, score it with a sharp knife before it cools completely.
- For a more professional look, dip the toffee pieces in melted chocolate or drizzle them with caramel sauce.
Conclusion:
White chocolate almond toffee is a delicious and easy-to-make candy that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and buttery flavor, crunchy almonds, and creamy white chocolate, this toffee is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give this white chocolate almond toffee recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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