Description
Malteser tray bake delights chocolate enthusiasts with its irresistible blend of crunchy malt balls and rich chocolate base. Creamy, indulgent layers promise a sweet escape that will transport dessert lovers to pure bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Malt Base:
- 400 grams (14.1 ounces) milk chocolate, broken into small squares
- 200 grams (7.1 ounces) milk chocolate
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) digestive biscuits or rich tea biscuits, crushed
Binding and Sweetening Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7.1 ounces) butter
- 3 tablespoons golden syrup
Topping and Decoration:
- 200 grams (7.1 ounces) Maltesers
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) Maltesers
Instructions
- Prepare a rectangular baking tin by lining with parchment paper and applying a light butter coating.
- Create a chocolate mixture by gently melting butter, chocolate, and syrup in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Allow the warm chocolate mixture to cool slightly to prevent potential ingredient separation.
- Incorporate crushed biscuits and Maltesers into the chocolate base, mixing thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Transfer the combined mixture into the prepared tin, using a spatula to press and compact the mixture uniformly across the surface.
- Refrigerate the base for approximately 60 minutes, allowing it to set and firm up completely.
- Melt additional chocolate for the topping, ensuring a smooth and glossy texture.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the chilled base, using a spatula to create an even layer across the surface.
- Garnish the chocolate topping with remaining Maltesers, strategically placing them for visual appeal.
- Return the tray bake to the refrigerator for another 60 minutes, ensuring the chocolate sets and becomes firm.
- Once fully chilled, remove from the tin, slice into squares, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Butter the tin generously to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the tray bake.
- Use milk chocolate for a classic sweet flavor or dark chocolate for a richer, less sweet version.
- Crush Maltesers roughly to maintain some texture and create delightful crunchy bits throughout the dessert.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, allowing the chocolate to set perfectly and flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 432
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg