Malteser Tiffin | Greedy Gourmet

Question 1

Do I have to use Maltesers?

Accepted Answer

You don’t have to, but Maltesers are so well suited for this recipe that it would be a shame to leave them out.

Question 2

How do I store leftovers?

Accepted Answer

Malteser tiffin bars should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Cake bars stored in the fridge will keep longer.

Question 3

How long will this food last in the fridge?

Accepted Answer

The Malteser tiffin will last in the fridge for around 2 weeks.

Question 4

Can I freeze this recipe?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! If you want to make a big batch of malteser tiffin, you can store it for a longer period of time by freezing it.

Freezing Malteser slice is simple. You can either freeze the whole Malteser tray bake before you chop it – use an airtight container – or you can freeze individual slices.

To freeze individual slices, flash freeze your Malteser tiffin by placing them on a baking tray in the freezer. Make sure there’s space between each slice.

Then, once the slices are partly frozen, place them all in an airtight container.

Question 5

How do I thaw tiffin?

Accepted Answer

The best way to thaw Malteser tiffin is to transfer it from the freezer to the fridge and let it defrost overnight.

Question 6

Can this recipe be scaled?

Accepted Answer

The measurements in this recipe are specific to the size of the baking tray. If you want to make a bigger batch, you can use two baking trays and double the recipe amounts.

Question 7

Can this recipe be made in advance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you’re making this tiffin for a bake sale or some other kind of event, it can be made up to two weeks in advance. To get the best results, make it a few days in advance.

Question 8

Is homemade tiffin better than the store bought stuff?

Accepted Answer

Most definitely. Homemade tiffin tastes so much better, plus it’s always more satisfying to eat something you’ve made yourself. Another advantage is that you can make your own personalised tweaks, to make it even more special.

Question 9

What’s the difference between tiffin and Rocky Road?

Accepted Answer

Tiffin is the British word used to describe this delicious dessert. The word comes from the term ‘tiffing,’ meaning to take a little snack, and became used in the British Raj in India, specifically referring to the time when tea would be taken.

Later, the name tiffin was given to the chocolate and dried fruit biscuit that became popular in Britain in the late 19th century.

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