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Chocolate Tiffin

Chocolate Tiffin is a traditional Scottish recipe for a classic fridge cake of digestive biscuits, sugar, chocolate, syrup, raisins, cherries and cocoa powder. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Scottish version of: Chocolate Tiffin.

prep time

10 minutes

cook time

5 minutes

Total Time:

15 minutes

Additional Time:

(+2 hours chilling)

Makes:

24–30

Rating:

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It may be a surprise to many, but these tray bakes (which are either fridge cakes or are allowed to set at room temperature are truly Scottish. Indeed, in the early 1900s in Troon, Scotland a chocolate-based fridge cake of crushed biscuits (most commonly digestive biscuits), sugar, syrup, raisins, cherries and cocoa powder, typically covered with a layer of melted chocolate was developed and given the name ‘tiffin’. In UK usage, tiffin refers to these fridge cakes still.

This version is not as rich (omitting the dried fruit) but remains a true Scottish classic.

Ingredients:

225g (1/2 lb) digestive biscuits
100g (1/2 cup) butter
3 tsp golden syrup
25g (1 oz) cocoa powder
Topping
200g (6 2/3 oz) chocolate

Method:

Place the biscuits in a bag then beat with a rolling pin until you have fine crumbs. Turn out into a large heat-proof bowl and set aside. Melt together the butter and golden syrup in a small pan, then beat in the cocoa powder. Pour over the biscuits and mix to combine, then press into a 22x33cm (9x13 in) tray.

For the topping, melt the chocolate (either in a microwave or bain marie) and spread on top.

Cut into small squares once the chocolate is set. To make this process quicker you can place in your refrigerator.