Go Back
–+ servings
Simple Christmas Tiffin Recipe

Delicious Simple Christmas Tiffin Recipe to Brighten Holidays

This Simple Christmas Tiffin recipe is a delightful no-bake dessert capturing festive charm with spiced rum, fruits, and chocolate.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 200 grams Gingernuts Feel free to experiment with buttery biscuits.
  • 100 grams Butter Essential for binding your tiffin.
  • 100 grams Sugar Adjust to your personal taste.
  • 80 grams Golden Syrup Honey is a great alternative.
For the Fruity Layer
  • 150 grams Raisins Soaked in spiced rum for flavor.
  • 100 grams Cranberries Can substitute with cherries.
For the Chocolate Topping
  • 200 grams Milk Chocolate Melts beautifully for a glossy finish.
  • 50 grams White Chocolate Used decoratively for swirls.
Spices and Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Mixed Spice A mix of cinnamon and nutmeg works well.
  • 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder Unsweetened is best.

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • medium saucepan
  • 20cm/8” square tin
  • Baking paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Ziplock bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak your raisins in spiced rum for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight.
  2. Grease a 20cm/8” square tin lightly with butter and line it with baking paper.
  3. Crush the gingernuts in a ziplock bag into varying sizes.
  4. Melt together the butter, sugar, golden syrup, mixed spice, and cocoa powder over low heat, stirring for about 5 minutes.
  5. Mix the crushed biscuits, soaked raisins, and cranberries into the melted mixture until evenly coated.
  6. Transfer the mixture into the prepared tin and press down firmly and evenly.
  7. Melt the milk chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and pour it over the pressed mixture.
  8. If using, melt the white chocolate and drizzle it over the top, swirling it into the milk chocolate.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm, lift out, and slice into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!