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chocolate raincoast crisp tiffin bars

posted in: Desserts | Time: 2 hours 30 minutes | Yield: 18-24 pieces

This recipe combines all of my favourite things: dark chocolate, dried fruit, and raincoast crisps. When choosing a flavour of crisps for your recipe I recommend going with one of the fruitier versions: cranberry hazelnut, rosemary raisin pecan, or even salty date and almond. If you need a gluten/nut free dessert, grab a box of cranberry oat crisps. Serve with a cup of ginger tea, or for a real pick-me-up, an espresso.

Pairs with: lesley stowe raincoast crisps^® cranberry and hazelnut, lesley stowe raincoast oat crisps^™ oat and cranberry

Directions

STEP 1: Line a 9" square metal baking pan with parchment paper.

STEP 2: In a large bowl, combine crisps, cherries, and hazelnuts. Set aside.

STEP 3: In a medium saucepan over low heat, add the syrup, chocolate, and butter, stirring until completely melted and well combined. Pour over dry ingredients. Using a wooden spoon. stir well.

STEP 4: Scrape mixture evenly into prepared pan, and, using the back of a tablespoon, press evenly to flatten the top.

STEP 5: Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until chilled and then cut into bars.

Ingredients

1 package raincoast crisps broken into small pieces
1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries
1/2 cup hazelnuts or pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup golden syrup, golden corn syrup, or liquid honey
10 oz 70% bittersweet dark chocolate chopped into small chunks
7 Tbsp. unsalted butter

NOTE

If you can't find any golden syrup (sold in most shops that carry British staples) you can substitute an equal amount of golden corn syrup without affecting the flavour or texture too much. This bar is quite rich so cut into small pieces - using thin finger slices works well.