Chocolate Tiffin
Chocolate Tiffin is a classic no-bake fridge cake made with crushed digestive biscuits, golden syrup, butter, Maltesers and a milk chocolate topping. The Thermomix TM7 melts the chocolate and butter gently without burning and mixes the biscuit base evenly, giving a crunchy, chewy sweet treat that sets perfectly in the fridge.
About this recipe
Chocolate Tiffin Thermomix TM7 is the ultimate no-bake dessert for anyone searching for easy chocolate recipes with an all-in-one kitchen machine. This British-classic fridge treat layers crushed digestive biscuits bound in buttery golden syrup, studded with Maltesers, under a firm milk chocolate shell. The TM7 handles the trickiest part flawlessly: melting chocolate and butter with gentle heat control so nothing burns or seizes, a common failure when using a saucepan. The mixing bowl then folds the crushed biscuits and Maltesers through the sticky syrup mixture in seconds, coating every crumb evenly for that signature crunchy-yet-chewy texture. Ideal for birthday parties, bake sales, afternoon tea or a quick weekend project with children, this slice needs no oven and sets simply in the fridge. If you want a reliable sweet that looks impressive with minimal effort, this tiffin recipe is the one to try.
Preparation tips
- Press the biscuit and syrup mixture firmly into the lined tin with the back of a spoon so the tiffin holds together cleanly when sliced later; a loose base makes crumbly squares.
- Melt the milk chocolate for the topping in two stages, stirring between bursts, and spread it quickly before it begins to set so the surface dries with an even, glossy finish.
- Swap half the Maltesers for raisins or salted peanuts if you prefer, and cut the slab into small squares with a hot knife for neat edges and easier lunchbox portions.
Recipe variations
- Festive version: replace the Maltesers with crushed candy canes and dried cranberries, then scatter flaked almonds over the chocolate topping for a colourful Christmas tiffin.
- Gluten-free version: use gluten-free digestive biscuits instead of the standard ones, keeping the butter and golden syrup quantities the same, so coeliac guests can enjoy the tiffin safely.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Gentle heating melts the milk chocolate and butter smoothly without burning, giving a glossy topping every time. [Time Savings]
- Weighing the golden syrup directly in the bowl means no sticky measuring spoons and precise, consistent results. [Precision Control]
- Crushing the digestive biscuits in the mixing bowl takes seconds, delivering even crumbs ideal for a firm tiffin base. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing the Maltesers through the syrup mixture coats every piece uniformly for balanced crunch in each square. [Built-in Scale]
- Steaming-free no-bake preparation with the TM7 means no hob watching, so children can safely help make this treat. [Safety]
Ingredients
- digestive biscuits
- Maltesers®
- milk chocolate
- unsalted butter
- golden syrup
- milk chocolate
- unsalted butter
- golden syrup