Toffee Fool
Prep
20 mins
Cook
10 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Toffee Fool is a classic dessert that combines butter, golden syrup and toffee bits with whipped heavy cream and eggs for a rich, indulgent treat. Ready in just 30 minutes total, with only 20 minutes of preparation needed, this dish suits anyone with a sweet tooth who enjoys traditional British puddings. The simple combination of ingredients creates a luxurious dessert perfect for entertaining or a special occasion.
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Ingredients
- 100 gbutter
- 200 ggolden syrup
- 400 gtoffee bits
- 200 mlheavy cream
- 100 gcaster sugar
- 2 egglarge egg
- 1 mlvanilla extract
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: To prevent the toffee from melting
- 2
Arrange the toffee bits on the baking tray.
Tip: In a single layer, for even toasting
- 3
Bake for 5 minutes, then remove from the oven.
Tip: Watch closely to avoid burning
- 4
In a large saucepan, combine the butter, golden syrup, and caster sugar.
Tip: Place over low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves
- 5
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Until the mixture thickens slightly
- 6
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Tip: Let cool slightly
- 7
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Tip: Be careful not to over-whip
- 8
Fold the whipped cream into the toffee mixture.
Tip: Until well combined
- 9
Add the large egg and mix until smooth.
Tip: Gently incorporated to avoid scrambling the eggs
- 10
Pour the mixture into individual serving glasses.
Tip: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes
- 11
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Tip: Optional: garnish with chopped nuts or chocolate shavings
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