Pork Free Toffee Bark with Almonds
Crunchy, buttery, and loaded with toasted almonds, this toffee bark is the kind of treat that disappears fast at any gathering. The whole thing comes together with a short list of straightforward ingredients — butter, sugar, chocolate chips, and nuts — so there's nothing hidden or questionable lurking in the mix. Cooking the toffee to the hard-crack stage gives it that satisfying snap, while a layer of melted semi-sweet chocolate and a pinch of flaky sea salt push it firmly into can't-stop-eating-it territory. It's a naturally pork-free confection without any substitutions or workarounds needed, since the recipe relies entirely on butter, sugar, and chocolate to do the heavy lifting. The double layer of almonds — one pressed into the base, one scattered on top — adds serious crunch and makes every piece look as good as it tastes. Break it into rustic shards and pile it onto a plate, or box it up as a gift that will genuinely impress.
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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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