Brazil Nut Free Toffee Bark with Almonds
Crunchy, buttery, and draped in a glossy layer of semi-sweet chocolate, this toffee bark is the kind of treat that disappears fast at any gathering. The base is a classic hard-crack toffee made with butter, sugar, and a splash of water, cooked low and slow until it hits that deep amber sweet spot — no shortcuts, just pure caramelized flavor. Whole raw almonds are layered both beneath and on top of the chocolate, giving every shard a satisfying crunch and a toasty, nutty richness. A pinch of flaky sea salt at the end pulls the whole thing together in the best possible way. For anyone navigating tree nut sensitivities around a specific variety, this recipe keeps things clean and straightforward — almonds are the only nut in play, with no mixed nut blends or ambiguous add-ins that could introduce unwanted cross-contact. Store-bought toffee and chocolate bark products often contain a jumble of nuts listed in the fine print, so making your own puts you fully in control of what goes into every piece. The process is surprisingly approachable: melt, pour, spread, and wait. Once the chocolate sets and you crack it into jagged, gift-worthy pieces, you'll wonder why you ever reached for the packaged stuff.
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16 servings
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- 1 ½ cups whole raw almonds, roughly chopped
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Line an 18×13-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set it on a heatproof surface near the stove. Spread half the chopped almonds (about 3/4 cup) in a single, even layer across the parchment.
- 2
Combine the butter, sugar, water, and fine salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves, then clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan. Cook without stirring, swirling the pan occasionally, until the mixture reaches 300°F (149°C) — the hard-crack stage — and turns a deep amber color, about 10–12 minutes. Watch closely once the mixture begins to color, as it can darken quickly.
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