By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 8
240 cal · 20 min
No-Bake British Chocolate Tiffins
Recipe GLPR07cc5941cd9100
Rich, indulgent no-bake chocolate treats combining dark chocolate, butter, roasted nuts, and crisp shortbread biscuits. These elegant tiffins require no baking and come together quickly, making them perfect for gifting or entertaining. A classic British confection with layers of texture and deep chocolate flavor.
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Ingredients
1 1/4 cups roasted almonds, macadamia nuts, walnuts, or pecans, coarsely chopped
4 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
1/4 cup unsalted butter
4 ounces shortbread or digestive biscuits, finely crushed into crumbs
2 ounces shortbread or digestive biscuits, coarsely chopped
Directions
Combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter in a heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over a pot of gently simmering water (double boiler method), ensuring the bowl does not touch the water. Stir frequently until the chocolate and butter are completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Fold the coarsely chopped nuts into the melted chocolate mixture until evenly combined.
Add the finely crushed shortbread crumbs to the chocolate and nut mixture. Stir until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is well combined.
Gently fold in the coarsely chopped shortbread pieces, being careful to maintain some texture rather than crushing them further.
Transfer the mixture to a small parchment-lined baking dish or loaf pan. Press down gently and evenly to form a compact layer. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Remove from the refrigerator and cut into 8 equal pieces using a sharp knife, wiping the blade between cuts for clean edges. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Comments
This is a genuinely cheap and fast weeknight dessert: dark chocolate, butter, nuts, and crushed shortbread biscuits melt together in under 20 minutes with no oven required, and the cost per serving lands under $1.50 even with quality chocolate. Every ingredient is stocked at every major Charlotte chain—Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, ALDI, Kroger—with no special trips needed. The real caveat is that tiffins need to chill or set firm, which takes 2 to 4 hours in the fridge, so you cannot make them and serve them the same evening; plan ahead or make them the morning of. They keep well for days and travel beautifully, making them ideal for packed lunches or bring-along desserts.
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