Chocolate Peanut Toffee

Gluten Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
12%
Chocolate Peanut Toffee
4500 min.
9
1030kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delectable treat that marries the rich flavors of chocolate and peanuts - our Chocolate Peanut Toffee! This delightful confection is not just a scrumptious dessert; it's also gluten-free and low FODMAP, making it a guilt-free guilty pleasure for everyone to enjoy.

Imagine the satisfying crunch of cocktail peanuts enveloped in a smooth, buttery toffee, topped with a luscious layer of 70%-cacao bittersweet chocolate. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory, creating a beautiful harmony of flavors that will have you coming back for more. With a preparation time that allows the flavors to meld beautifully, this toffee is ideal for special occasions, casual snacking, or even as a thoughtful homemade gift.

The best part? Making this rich and crispy toffee is easier than you think! With just a few simple ingredients and some basic kitchen equipment, you’ll be able to create a batch that serves 9 people. Whether you’re serving it at a dinner party, enjoying it at lunch, or sharing it with loved ones during a cozy evening, Chocolate Peanut Toffee is sure to impress and satisfy.

So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to whisk up something spectacular – your sweet tooth will thank you later!

Ingredients

  • ounces bittersweet chocolate finely chopped
  • cups peanuts whole chopped (1 pound 10 ounces)
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cups sugar 
  • pound butter unsalted cut into pieces

Equipment

  • baking paper
  • whisk
  • pot
  • baking pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Butter baking pan and put on a heatproof surface.
  2. Bring butter, sugar, and salt to a boil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat, whisking until smooth, then boil, stirring occasionally, until mixture is deep golden and registers 300°F (hard-crack stage) on thermometer, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Immediately stir in whole peanuts, then carefully pour hot toffee into center of baking pan.
  4. Spread with spatula, smoothing top, and let stand 1 minute, then immediately sprinkle chocolate on top.
  5. Let stand until chocolate is melted, 4 to 5 minutes, then spread over toffee with cleaned spatula.
  6. Sprinkle evenly with chopped peanuts, then freeze until chocolate is firm, about 30 minutes. Break into pieces.
  7. Toffee keeps, layered between sheets of parchment paper, in an airtight container at cool room temperature 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1030kcal
Protein6.98%
Fat68.4%
Carbs24.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.37
Glycemic Load
31.61
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
22.631304357363%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1030.01kcal
51.5%
Fat:81.65g
125.62%
Saturated Fat:35.71g
223.16%
Carbohydrates:66.12g
22.04%
Net Carbohydrates:58.19g
21.16%
Sugar:52.48g
58.31%
Cholesterol:109.68mg
36.56%
Sodium:87.07mg
3.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:18.96mg
6.32%
Protein:18.75g
37.49%
Manganese:2.01mg
100.46%
Vitamin B3:10.54mg
52.7%
Copper:0.87mg
43.52%
Magnesium:161.81mg
40.45%
Folate:157.25µg
39.31%
Phosphorus:321.19mg
32.12%
Fiber:7.93g
31.71%
Vitamin B1:0.45mg
29.84%
Vitamin A:1270.5IU
25.41%
Iron:3.96mg
22.02%
Potassium:620.79mg
17.74%
Zinc:2.01mg
13.4%
Vitamin B5:1.27mg
12.69%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.74%
Selenium:7.3µg
10.42%
Calcium:95.03mg
9.5%
Vitamin E:1.3mg
8.66%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.29%
Vitamin D:0.76µg
5.04%
Vitamin K:5.12µg
4.87%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.09%
Source:Epicurious