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Ina Garten White Chocolate Toffee

Ina Garten White Chocolate Toffee
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Crisp, buttery toffee studded with toasted almonds and crowned with a layer of creamy white chocolate. This classic holiday confection shatters cleanly with each bite, balancing deep caramelized sugar notes against the sweet richness of white chocolate.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks / 227g) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (100g) sliced almonds, lightly toasted
  • 8 ounces (227g) good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Callebaut), finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare a half-sheet pan (18×13 inches) by lining it with a silicone baking mat or greasing it lightly with butter. Have all ingredients measured and ready — toffee-making moves quickly once the sugar begins to color.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed 2-quart saucepan (preferably stainless steel or enameled), combine the butter, granulated sugar, and kosher salt. Set over medium heat and stir constantly with a heatproof spatula or wooden spoon until the butter is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
  3. Once the mixture comes to a gentle boil, insert a candy thermometer and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the temperature reaches 300°F (149°C) — the hard-crack stage. This will take about 12-15 minutes. Watch carefully: the toffee should be deep amber and smell nutty; if it smokes or smells burnt, remove from heat immediately.
  4. Immediately remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. The mixture may bubble up — that’s normal. Working quickly, pour the hot toffee onto the prepared pan, tilting the pan to spread it into an even layer about 1/4-inch thick. Do not spread with a spatula as the toffee will set quickly.
  5. Sprinkle the toasted sliced almonds evenly over the warm toffee, pressing them in gently with the back of a spoon or offset spatula. Let the toffee cool for exactly 2 minutes — it should still be tacky but not liquid.
  6. Scatter the finely chopped white chocolate evenly over the warm toffee. Let it sit undisturbed for 3-4 minutes to soften from the residual heat. Once the chocolate looks glossy and melted, use an offset spatula to spread it into a smooth, even layer covering the entire surface of the toffee.
  7. Sprinkle a few extra toasted almond slices on top of the melted white chocolate for garnish, if desired. Let the toffee cool completely at room temperature (about 1 hour) until the chocolate is firm and set. Do not refrigerate, as condensation can make the chocolate sticky.
  8. Once fully set, break the toffee into irregular pieces by hand or with a knife. Store in an airtight container between layers of parchment paper at room temperature (cool, dry place) for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature (not the fridge) for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months — thaw in the sealed bag at room temperature to avoid condensation. If your white chocolate doesn’t melt fully from the residual heat, place the pan back on the stove over very low heat for 10-15 seconds, or use a hairdryer on low, but watch carefully to avoid scorching. For a deeper flavor, substitute 1/2 cup of the almonds with pecans or macadamias.

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