Pretzel Chocolate Beer Toffee

i’m still working thru some of the old beer that we don’t drink that is in the house.

This was a delightfully smelling red ale.

I saw this recipe and knew with some modifications it could be wonderful! aka – we don’t do dark chocolate – i know, weirdos.

Chocolate Pretzel Beer Toffee

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

30 minutes mins

Servings: 20 pieces

Course: Dessert

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

Toffee

• 1 Cup Sugar
• 1 Cup Butter 2 sticks
• 1/2 Cup Amber Ale

Topping

• 2 Cups Pretzels Smashed
• 2 Cups Dark Chocolate Chips 60% caco content
• 1/4 Cup Amber Ale or Chocolate Stout

Equipment

• 1 silpat
• 1 jelly pan

Method

 

1. In a large pot over high heat add the sugar, butter and 1/2 cup amber ale, it will triple in volume during the cooking process so make sure to use a large pot.
2. Stir until the mixture starts to boil.
3. Allow to boil untouched until the mixture starts to darken and thicken at about 230 degrees.
4. Stir continuously until it turns a very dark amber and hits 290 degrees.
5. This process will take between 15 and 20 minutes from start to finish. pour onto a baking sheet covered with parchment paper or a Silpat.
6. Allow to cool.
7. Add the chocolate to a large bowl, beer and coconut oil to a glass bowl
8. Microwave at 30 second intervals
9. Pour the chocolate over the toffee and smooth out in an even layer.
10. Sprinkle the crushed pretzels over the chocolate and chill until the chocolate has set.
11. Cut into pieces.

Verdict:

I did have to update it to add the beer and the milk chocolate, so i added a tbl of coconut oil

I think it might be interesting to skip the beer in the chocolate next time.

It might also be interesting to push the pretzels into the toffee before it hardens.

So many things to try!

If you try this recipe, let me know what you think!