Swedish Toffee (Knäck)

Classic Swedish Christmas toffee with cream, sugar and chopped almonds. Creamy inside with a firm shell – the perfect Christmas confectionery.

Ingredients

• 2 dl whipping cream
• 2 dl sugar
• 1 dl golden syrup
• 100 g chopped almonds
• butter for the moulds

Method

1. 1Grease small paper sweet cases and place on a tray.
2. 2Boil cream, sugar and syrup in a heavy-based saucepan, stirring.
3. 3Cook uncovered over medium heat until the mixture reaches 125°C (hard ball stage). Use a sugar thermometer.
4. 4Stir in the chopped almonds.
5. 5Quickly pour into the prepared cases. Leave to cool and set at room temperature.

Tips & tricks

• Read the full recipe before you start.
• Prep ingredients in advance for smoother cooking.
• Taste near the end and adjust seasoning as needed.

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